Compositions and Methods for Hair Regrowth

Abstract

The invention provides compositions and methods for promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss using bioactive extracts of curcumin, Withania somnifera, and saw palmetto. Tocotrienols, tocopherols, piperine extract, low molecular weight collagen, and hyaluronic acid are optionally included in the compositions and methods.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of improving hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, alopecia mucinosa, telogen effluvium, chronic inflammation, extreme and/or chronic stress, diabetes, cellulitis, hair treatments, hereditary disorders, hormonal changes, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, malnutrition, lupus, medication side effects, radiation, aging and trichotillomania, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising:
 100 mg to 1000 mg of an extract of Curcuma longa,   from 100 mg to 1000 mg of an extract of the roots and leaves of Withania somnifera,   at least 200 mg of saw palmetto extract, and   a pharmaceutically acceptable encapsulating material,   for a time sufficient to improve hair loss.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises from 100 mg to 1000 mg of tocotrienols and tocopherols. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises low molecular weight collagen and hyaluronic acid. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein said collagen is Type I and Type III collagen and has a molecular weight of less than 5000 daltons. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein said collagen is present in an amount from 500 mg to 2000 mg, and said hyaluronic acid is present in an amount from 100 mg to 1000 mg. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , comprising at least 200 mg of curcumin, at least 100 mg of withanolides, at least 200 mg of saw palmetto extract, and further comprising at least 100 mg of tocotrienols and tocopherols comprising a complex of 78% tocotrienols and 22% tocopherols, at least 1000 mg of Type I and III collagen having a molecular weight of less than 3000 Daltons, and at least 100 mg of hyaluronic acid. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises at least 5 mg of piperine. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of green tea extract, L-methionine, L-cysteine hydrochloride, resveratrol, capsaicin, biotin, selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. 
     
     
         9 . A method of improving hair loss caused by medication side effects, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising:
 100 mg to 1000 mg of an extract of Curcuma longa,   from 100 mg to 1000 mg of an extract of the roots and leaves of Withania somnifera,   at least 200 mg of saw palmetto extract, and   a pharmaceutically acceptable encapsulating material,   for a time sufficient to improve hair loss.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the medication side effects are caused by chemotherapy. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the composition further comprises from 100 mg to 1000 mg of tocotrienols and tocopherols. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the composition further comprises low molecular weight collagen and hyaluronic acid. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said collagen is Type I and Type III collagen and has a molecular weight of less than 5000 daltons. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein said collagen is present in an amount from 500 mg to 2000 mg, and said hyaluronic acid is present in an amount from 100 mg to 1000 mg. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 9 , comprising at least 200 mg of curcumin, at least 100 mg of withanolides, at least 200 mg of saw palmetto extract, and further comprising at least 100 mg of tocotrienols and tocopherols comprising a complex of 78% tocotrienols and 22% tocopherols, at least 1000 mg of Type I and III collagen having a molecular weight of less than 3000 Daltons, and at least 100 mg of hyaluronic acid. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the composition further comprises at least 5 mg of piperine. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the composition further comprises one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of green tea extract, L-methionine, L-cysteine hydrochloride, resveratrol, capsaicin, biotin, selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.