Doctor Reveals Top 5 Hair Loss Supplements | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #448

Jan 8, 2026

Discover which hair loss supplements actually deliver results based on solid evidence. Dr. Christian Gonzalez highlights the top five supplements, like Viviscal's marine protein complex and cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil, which effectively combat DHT. Learn about the misconceptions surrounding hair growth and why many products fall short. He also covers the benefits of saw palmetto and curcumin phytosome for scalp health. Get insights on real science versus marketing hype to make informed choices for your hair.

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INSIGHT

Marine Complex With Human Trial Support

Marine-derived Aminomar has randomized trial evidence improving hair density and reducing shedding.
This is one of the few non-drug options with consistent human data, not marketing claims.

ADVICE

Buy The Studied Marine Formula Only

Only buy the specific proprietary marine complex studied (Viviscal/Aminomar) rather than generic marine collagen or fish protein.
Check clear labeling and batch consistency and avoid off-brand copies claiming the same effect.

ADVICE

Use Cold-Pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil

Use cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil (about 400 mg/day) taken with food for DHT modulation and reduced shedding.
Avoid pumpkin seed powders and solvent-extracted oils; prefer third-party tested, amber-bottled products.

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Episode Description

Can hair growth gummies, biotin, collagen, rosemary oil, and DHT blockers actually prove they work—or are you wasting money on underdosed formulas with zero human evidence while your hair continues thinning?

Dr. Christian Gonzalez investigated the hair loss supplement industry with one critical question: which supplements have randomized controlled trials showing measurable improvements in hair density and shedding reduction—not just theoretical mechanisms and marketing logic?

The shocking reality? Most hair supplements fail because they assume hair loss is about "feeding the hair" when it's really about removing the signals that tell follicles to shut down and shift from growth phase into shedding.

In this episode, Dr. Christian Gonzalez reveals:

• The 5 supplements with actual human evidence for hair growth—ranked by evidence scores (7-8 out of 10)

• Why Viviscal's proprietary marine protein complex (Amomar) has the strongest data but isn't the cleanest formulation

• How cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil inhibits 5-alpha reductase and reduces DHT without crashing hormones systemically

• The lipid sterol extract of saw palmetto that works—and why whole berry powder doesn't

• How curcumin phytosome (Meriva, BCM-95) addresses chronic inflammation in the scalp environment

• Why mixed tocotrienols protect follicles from oxidative stress better than standard vitamin E

• Exact evidence-based doses, realistic timelines (3-6 months minimum), and specific brands Dr. G trusts

My one stop shop for quality supplements: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg

Timestamps:

0:00 - Why Most Hair Supplements Fail (3 Critical Reasons)

2:26 - #1: Marine Protein Complex (Viviscal) for Hair Density

4:29 - Forms Matter: How to Buy Quality Marine Complex

6:30 - #2: Pumpkin Seed Oil for DHT Modulation

8:29 - Cold-Pressed vs Powder: Why Forms Matter for Androgens

10:05 - #3: Saw Palmetto Extract for Follicle Protection

12:46 - #4: Curcumin Phytosome for Scalp Inflammation

15:43 - #5: Tocotrienols (Vitamin E Complex) for Oxidative Stress

18:16 - Final Takeaways: Stop Wasting Money on Hair Loss Hype