I am freaking out! I have lost half my hair in 4 weeks. After talking to my Dr the timeline seems appropriate from my January viral illness. So happy I saw your post on FB today!
Hi Dr Lynch! You have been our hero so many times over, we thank God for you! My sister, 2 nieces and myself all experienced massive hair loss post Covid, about 3 months post. Every time I brushed or washed my hair it looked like I was going through chemotherapy. I ordered everyone the Folinic Acid B12 combo, after taking for 2 weeks my hair has stopped falling out!!! We also all loss taste and smell. We started your Vit A/ zinc, and I just ordered the PQQ to hopefully help. We all have slight recovery but still weird smells and not proper taste in all foods. Hope the PQQ makes the difference! 🌸Hugs & Aloha- Liz
Yes! It started 2 months post viral infection, and seems to have now stopped about 8 weeks after it started. I thought I was going to need a wig if it didn’t stop soon.
Thank you. I have just had significant (1/3 volume) hair lost post viral infection. This is the second time in my life with this massive loss post difficult viral infections. I did not know why, aside from the virus, but this makes so very much sense. I was searching for ways to rebuild and am deeply thankful for these recommendations.
Thank God I now know how to handle this if it ever happens again! I went through this in 2017. The antibiotic , Fosfomycin Brand name: Monurol was the only antibiotic I could take for the Ecoli UTI I’d gotten from a colonoscopy. The antibiotic was a one day dose, and two months later my hair loss was scary. I don’t have much to begin with but I am so grateful for this information. The products I have been using from Seeking Health were instrumental in helping me with the vaccination and over all health! Thank you !
I had my own expereince with TE in 2022-2023. My experiences was similar but my shedding waa extremely fast. I had an accident and shattered both of my feet. They were so bad i couldn't leave my bed for six weeks. This was in July. In Nov i noticed my hair thinning but i didnt think too much of it. Within a couple of weeks i lost more than half of my hair and what was lert felt like straw. I kept my hair line but everthing up top was gone. It was all scalp. I had juat finalized my divorce of 17 years too. It is very very unsettling to lose all of your hair so quick. Im 51 and a male bur a full head of hair and no baldness in my family. A lot of people just said get over it. Its just hair. What did you expect? Never lose you hair? None of that helped. I was open about it and posted on Facebook what i was going through. I did my homework - i knew what was happening wasnt normal balding. You dont go bald all at once and quickly. When i read about TE it made total sense to me. I read that if i started rogaine i would shed MORE and when i stopped i could lose what i gained. So i did nothing but wait. The shedding stopped almost as quickly as it began. I still had hair up front so i combed that back and wore my hair slicked back. Nine months passed and i wasn't seeing the bald patches anymore but my hair had so many different lenghts it was hard to know what was what. It hadn't been cut in almost a year. June 1,2023 i got my hair cut short and all of my hair had grown back. ALL OF IT. If you have TE dont panic. Its the most common cause of hair loss. Most times it will grow back 100%. Thanks for this post
My 6 yo daughter was severely anemic at age 2 with a folate deficiency. We eat whole foods and a variety, so it was determined her body wasn’t absorbing. The hematologist prescribed folic acid prescription, 5mg daily. We tried cutting it out, and she was on the low side of normal folate levels. He says it’s fine, she can stay on it for ever and cut her down to 5mg three times a week. I’ve been hearing more and more about folic acid having negative side effects with long-term use, and feeling concerned. Anyway, she had a bad virus (negative for Covid though) with a high fever for 7 days. Yes, 7. Fast forward 3 months later to present day, and my poor girl is losing her hair. We just did blood work today to rule out iron deficiency etc, but your video brings so much clarity. What to do!?
I love this product! I lost half if it more of my hair in a three month span after c-virus and thanks to these lozenges, it has finally grown back. No, it didn’t happen overnight… The hair loss stopped quickly, but it did take a few months to see any new hair growth. I now recommend them to anyone who went through similar illness!!! Of course, one should conduct own research and/or seek professional advice first.
A few months after covid, my thick hair started coming out by the handfuls in the shower. It's so thin now! I can see my scalp. Thank you for this video.
yes - it's a bummer and common. if stress is an issue too, consider Optimal Adrenal. A lady shared she recovered her hair with this - and she was quite stressed. www.seekinghealth.com/products/optimal-adrenal-90-capsules - but you'll need folate too. Folate is used up when stressed. But good to curb the stress in addition.
Same here. I lost more than half, maybe two thirds of my hair actually; very stressful. This started happening approx 3 months after covid (hospitalization for 3 weeks). Thanks for the advice, Dr. Lynch, I will try the folate and pray God it helps!
I bought the hydroxo B12 with folinic acid lozenges. I didn't even finish the bottle & my hair is definitely growing back. I have tons of baby hairs about 2 to 3 inches long. The hair loss from the virus isn't permanent. It will grow back. I was so scared that it wouldn't, but it is. I think the vitamins helped to get things going a lot faster.
I had C in November 2021. First part of January I started loosing lots of hair. I saw this video the day you put it out and immediately ordered. I have been taking 1 a day since I received it and the hair is still falling out. Am I not talking enough or do I need to take something else with it. Please help!
I just got your optimal multi chewable vitamins. Will the Folate in this help with the hair loss? Or do you recommend the folinic acid instead. I just started this multi yesterday. Had covid in august and recently experiencing unusual hair loss.
it's definitely a start. You may need more folate. If you can stomach eating liver, that may get you more folate. Otherwise, you may need more folate using the Hydroxo B12 with Folinic Acid. Also check your serum ferritin levels (iron) and thyroid
I have read that glutathione does not metabolize very well through the gut-- IM or IV is much better bypassing the gut?? Can you comment on this please.
I had COVID about 5 months ago. My hair started falling out in December and have just recently developed Raynaud’s syndrome and poor circulation to my fingers. I started dhea 2 weeks ago because I guessed it might be hormonal as I’m in my early 40s. It’s not helped so far. I order the Hydroxo B12 with Folinic Acid so we will see how that goes.
You need b6 as well - “SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY: Low levels of B6 can cause anemia from low heme production, as well as glossitis (red swollen tongue), gingivitis, burning mouth syndrome, cracking skin at the corners of the mouth, tingling and numbness in the feet and hands, fatigue, weakness, insomnia, depression, irritability, cognitive issues, dizziness, and seizures. Chronic deficiency may also increase the risk for kidney stones.” From the book - Fortify your life
@@ideservehealth I take the Optimal Multivitamin Methyl One. It has 20mg of b6. I also started taking Quercetin w/ bromelain two days ago and it has really helped with the Raynaud’s. I just have a bunch of inflammation. My hair is still falling out. Hoping I’ll get my order of hydroxo b12 with Folinc acid today.
@@keepgoin1 you may really want to consider another offender if you’re still loosing tons… ivermectin stopped mine but it’s started a bit again so I’ll be looking into this vitamin… stress is big, your adrenals need sodium, if you don’t get enough you get adrenal fatigue which can start causing thyroid issues which can affect your hair…
Would you recommend this if I have this happening 6 weeks post infection but am pregnant? I have MTHFD1 and MTRR mutation and currently take your Optimal Prenatal and Optimal PC?
interesting. histamine overload. C contributes to high histamine and EMF sensitivity is also high histamine. I know this personally as I'm sensitive to EMF when my histamine levels are higher. And research shows EMF and mast cells have an association. Consider Histamine Block Plus and PQQ Lozenge and Optimal Electrolyte - www.seekinghealth.com/collections/histamine-intolerance-supplements and Research: citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.621.4396&rep=rep1&type=pdf and pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11737520/
@@DrBenLynch oh no:( ive been drinking apple cider vinegar in the last 4-5 years and i did start to have chemicals sensitivity but didn’t consider it being the reason . but the EMF issue only started with catching“C”. im not sure if i should or how to stop drinking ACV , cuz it helps for controlling acid reflux & digestion,(HCL as well.). I have the regular” histamine block” from the site but was worried my body would get used to it. im glad you replied
@@luvyou-baby apple cider vinegar actually reduces stomach acid, it might be doing more harm than good… might want to stop eating the foods causing acid reflux… also acid reflux is a delayed system, it’s typically from the previous day and laying down too soon after eating…
Not sure if I had the Vid back in early 2020 but I have had hair loss since July 2020. Either the Vid or stress, idk. Can we over do the folinic acid if its not needed in our bodies?
you can overdo any nutrient. You'll know with Folinic Acid. You'll start experiencing anxiousness, irritability and difficulty falling asleep. Just back off the amount you're taking. If stress or anxiousness with hair loss, consider Optimal Adrenal. www.seekinghealth.com/products/optimal-adrenal-90-capsules
Sorry you have had to endure this…I also have Hashimotos…but my numbers are not considered bad enough despite lots of hypothyroid symptoms…I also high Ferritin and I’ve been told it’s just inflammation…it is over 300 and also no treatment and it’s been high for long time…do you know if high ferritin can also cause hair loss?
@@susansundaresan6297 often times thyroid issues are actually adrenal issues, the thyroid can’t be fixed is the adrenals are what kick started the issue… increasing sodium and decreasing stress are key to helping the adrenals, cutting out caffeine as well…
Daughter having hair loss- not sure if due to covid. Tested negative in sept but who knows. UTIs around that time too otherwise healthy 23 yr old. D and iron high- she was supplementing with d, iron and zinc. Would folinate help?
yes we do. And we have distributors. www.seekinghealth.com/pages/distributors and also iHerb offers our products - more being added as they don't have all of them yet.
@@DrBenLynch thank you ive checked it and unfortunately the Polish distributor mentioned on your website is frequently out of stock 😭 but it’s better than nothing! Cheers!
My multivitamin has Folate (as 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid) 340 mcg. Is this enough or the right kind to help nourish my hair post viral infection or would you recommend taking this folinic acid too?
no - that's the right folate for hair growth. You need Folinic Acid. The body can convert methyl folate back into THF and back into Folinic Acid - but it's a multi enzyme process and your body may not be able to do it efficiently. I'd use Folinic Acid.
I had a viral infection back in December/ January and my hair started falling out on a random day in march! And I’m balding rn ( I’m only 20) so I’m crying I’m really balding balding balding
I took glutathione through a functional doctor and my body freaked out. I had horrible panic attacks. It took a couple weeks to level out. Why did that happen?
I was getting Vitamin IVs with a glutathione push and had bad stomach pains after at first I thought it was the vitamin IV but the second time I just had the Glutathione and had bad stomach pains for 2 days again. I don't think everyone can tolerate glutathione is my guess. and taking the precursor of glutathione NAC is prob better tolerated.
i’m a little confused, because my daughters OB/GYN told her that pregnant women actually have a diminished immune system, so as the women’s body doesn’t reject the baby. Also don’t Prenatals contain folic acid and not Folinic acid? Thanks for any clarification!
Pregnant women have a modulated immune system - not weak. There's a difference. Prenatals that contain folic acid are not good. You want prenatals that use real natural folate in them - NOT folic acid.
I have hair loss after infection. I take methyl folate for MTHFR. Should I stop taking that while taking folonic acid or can I take both at the same time?
@@DrBenLynch I'm on my 2nd bottle, and still no reduction of hair loss. I'm also taking biotin and liver capsules, just to try to get nutrient dense food in. I don't know what else to do
indirectly as methyl folate will become Folinic Acid after a lot of enzymatic steps. It's best to use Folinic Acid directly to avoid the enzymatic burden.
@@DrBenLynch wonderful. Thank you for your reply. I've been using methtlfolate for about 2 months, amongst other things, so I can't say for sure if that is the cause or not, but my hair FINALLY stopped shedding after months of hair fall. I'm almost out of my supplement so I just ordered your lozenge. I hope to gave a full head of hair soon!!!
I’ve been losing hair since June. I didn’t even lose this much hair postpartum. I had Covid in April 2021, hair fall started in June and continues today. Even my regrowth is falling out. My hair shaft is also significantly finer I didn’t even get that sick when I had Covid. I had the crazy leg fatigue and the sniffles. So strange. I’ve tried eating more protein. I take beef liver. But I don’t have much money for crazy amount of supplements Anyone experience this stopping for them finally?
Me!! Had cv in December. I also have psoriasis on my scalp that causes hair loss. AND I’m 5 months postpartum. So 3 things right there that cause my hair to fall out. I’ve lost like half my hair. It’s starting to slow now and I see regrowth. Been taking beeef colostrom by ancestral supplements and Follinic acid and hydroxo b12 by seeking health per dr lynch instructions. It’s definitely working. I also take glutathione in the morning and omega 3 fish oil by Nordic naturals. I have so many auto immune diseases as well. Also eating animal based and very little fruits and veggies. I think the supplements and all the collagen in my diet is really helping!
I saw someone comment on his insta that they took silicea 30. I bought a bottle at sprouts for $8. Its a homeopathic medicine for “stress from overwork” . But i swear the day after i started my hair stopped falling out like crazy. Try to eat healthy, and get as much deep sleep as possible to help the body recover. Im adding in a regular high grade vitamin as well.
