Losing your hair? 05-04-2006 When we look at the possible causes of baldness, reducing the activity of 5 alpha reductase becomes even more exciting. The conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone is purported to be the cause not only of prostatic enlargement but of baldness as well. Drugs that have been used to treat prostatic enlargement have recently been trialed to treat baldness. Preliminary results suggest that after one year 40 per cent of men will have noticeable regrowth and a further 50 per cent will stop losing their hair. The one drawback is the side effect of diminished libido. By taking a combination of zinc, soy, evening primrose oil and the herb saw palmetto not only may you prevent the problem of prostatic enlargement but you may also prevent and even reverse baldness. Soy is also beneficial with regard to prostate cancer as it contains a number of substances that inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Lycopene found in tomato has similar effects. In short there are a number of natural remedies that you can use to significantly impact upon your health. Male Vitality | New theories | Preventing heart disease | The healthy diet | Wonder nutrients for the cardiovascular system | Opening your heart | Protecting your prostate | Losing your hair? | Antioxidants | Male Vitality Summary