Case Study ~ by Dr.
Annikki Hargross-Koski
Helsinki Trichological Institute
A new study conducted in Finland has proved
that a nutritional supplement called Folligro™ can have a remarkable effect
on male pattern hair loss. In all of the cases examined not only did
Folligro™ stop hair loss occurring, but actually encouraged healthy and
strong hair re-growth.
Research: Causes: Most people studied also had a serious
problem with the absorption of adequate quantities of nutrients from the
food they eat. Stress was also found to contribute, if not
exacerbated, the problem. So called, male pattern baldness is also
caused by testosterone being converted to dehydrotesterone, which causes
an adverse reaction to the hair follicle this can cause the root to die in
the middle of its growth period.
An understanding of what actually causes hair loss is not yet completely
understood. However, in 1985 a Finnish researcher call Annikki
Hagrod-Koske working at the Helsinki Trichological institute started an in
depth study into the causes of hair loss. After several studies conducted
with the help of physicians, nutritionists and Trichological experts, she
reached a conclusion that there is very seldom one reason that causes hair
loss.
Heredity seems to be one cause, but it alone is not responsible for
one’s propensity to baldness.
During her research, Annikki Hagross-Koski learned about Folligro™ and its
effects on the hair and scalp from a German herbalist named Heinz Mai. He
discovered its unexpected results when he developed a supplement to clear
up his own bronchitis and chronic chest pains. During a six-month period,
he drank a daily 3-litre dose of a distillation of herbs and fenugreek
seeds, which not only cleared his congestion, but also quite unexpectedly
started the hair re-growing on his bald scalp.
Currying
Favour.
The more sophisticated formula which has been produced as a result of these findings, combines extracts of fenugreek with saw palmetto which is delivered via a unique bio-spray into the mouth where it is directed sub lingually for a more effective absorption. The bio-spray compression technology enables the molecular structure of the formula to be altered, which appears to allow faster assimilation. This is backed up by a concentrated daily dose delivered in capsule form.
Double Effect:
However it is not only the effect of the bio-spray technology, which has
impressed research scientists, it appears that the double effect of the
two main ingredients when taken in combination is equally important.
Fenugreek has been used for centuries as a decongestant and to ease
digestive problems. However its main claim to fame is its vasodialating
capacity, which as been shown to open up small capillaries and thereby
increasing blood circulation. By combining it with saw palmetto, which
studies have shown to contain phytoestrogens, which are known to block
estrogens and may help prevent prostate related disorders. The two appear
to work synergistically as a powerful rejuvenator. In addition, Hairfood
contains vitamin B – deficiencies in B2 (riboflavin) have been shown to
result in hair loss, ergo, if you supplement this vital vitamin you can
prevent abnormal hair fall. Additionally lack of B5 (Pantothenic Acid) has
been known to cause premature greying of the hair. Vitamin B12 is
included as a stimulate for healthy growth.
As a result of some intriguing initial findings
Annikki Hargross-Koski suggested a study of her own patients at the
Trichological Institute. In August 1998, she selected men who had been
losing hair on specific sites, mainly around the crown and at the temples
and made a complete examination of their scalps using a Leica-microscope.
She also photographed their heads at the start of the trials and at their
conclusion in February 1999.
After six months, the experimental trial revealed that all the subjects had started to experience good hair growth. Two of the men, who had bald patches at the top of their heads re-grew all their hair, covering the bald spots completely (which can be seen by comparing the before and after photographs of the trial). Meanwhile, a third man, the most hairless of all the subjects, Jan Anderson aged 50, has started to experience hair re-growth despite offering the most challenging case for Annikki Hagross-Koski.
The most successful of
all, a 42 year old photographer called Kari Hautala, was 
totally
overwhelmed by his successful hair growth because he was resigned to the
fact that he would lose most of his hair just as his father and
grandfather before him, had done. As he commented, "I was very
suspicious about any kind of hair care products. and had tried several
different types of lotions and liquids without any success in the past, I
had certainly never tried an oral product, so I had my doubts about a food
supplement being able to do anything. By the end of the trial however, I
was completely won over. I would have stopped immediately if I had noticed
any adverse side effects during the trial, but experienced none. In my
world, where image is all important, this finding could actually give me a
business advantage."
According to UK trichologist Dr. Richard Rodgers, "I have studied the results produced by the Helsinki Trichological Institute, and these, coupled with my own findings in the UK, have led me to believe that the discovery of Folligro™ is likely to have a significant impact on trichological treatments in the future
