A Simple Hair Loss Solution: Chasteberry (Agnus-Castus) – Will It Work For You?

Agnus Castus, a ‘mild’ herb, has long been used effectively as a hormonal regulator, against acne, for PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), hormone-based infertility, menstrual disorders, and even menopausal and premenopausal problems. In summary, Vitex is known to work effectively against a large number of hormonal imbalances and health problems.

Although I could write about how Agnus Castus Vitex can work really well against acne as it is often a hormone-based skin problem, in this article I will focus on how this natural supplement can help against hair loss. The type of hair loss I am referring to here, the type that Agnus Castus can treat, is hormone-based hair loss commonly known as androgenic alopecia – this is where the hormone testosterone is converted to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in the leather scalp and skin; DHT then binds to the receptors in the hair follicles, weakening them until the hair falls out. It is the most common form of hair loss and affects both men and women. Agnus Castus affects the pituitary gland (the ‘master’ gland of the endocrine system) and helps it regulate the production of certain hormones, resulting in a change in the estrogen-progesterone ratio, increasing progesterone, a hormone (and factor) very important in the most common form of hair thinning. Why is progesterone important against scalp hair loss? Because simply put, the progesterone in the scalp binds to the hair follicles and thus prevents DHT from sticking to them.

Vitex’s ability to lower prolactin levels (or rather, to reduce prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland) also affects hair loss. Excessive levels of prolactin in your body (which can be due to stress, for example) cause a number of health problems including loss of libido, hirsutism, weight gain, and thinning hair. If you are a woman and believe that hair loss (from the scalp) is related to a number of hormonal problems, such as acne, irregular periods or ovarian cysts, PMS, excessive body hair (hirsutism), early menopause (and etc.) Taking adequate amounts of Agnus Castus can be of great help against thinning hair (of the scalp). If you suspect that your prolactin levels are high, even if only slightly, it may be wise to have a blood test. My levels were almost normal, almost marginally higher than normal: however, by taking Vitex, I solved my hair problem and significantly, I no longer have the great difficulty that I used to have losing weight! This for me was an ‘extra’ result.

Make sure the dosages are adequate and not too low, otherwise they won’t affect prolactin levels enough to make a switch. I took 4 pills a day of 80g each until I started to notice significant results and continued taking a similar amount later; that was my choice after long research. However, I recommend that you do your own research and consult your doctor before taking Vitex, especially since it can interact with certain medications; Also because as a general rule of thumb, before starting any supplement (no matter how safe it is), it’s always best to talk to your doctor. The more you know about Vitex Agnus Castus, the better you can use it to prevent hair loss from the scalp.