I would not want to see anyone loose hair. Look at this list to help you maintain your hair. Have a super weekend.

Healthy Hair Minerals

Calcium - Essential for healthy hair growth. food sources: Dairy, tofu, fish, nuts, brewer's yeast, Beans, lentils and sesame seeds. Daily dose: Up to 1,500 mg. Warnings: Too much calcium can inhibit the absorption of zinc and iron; An acid found in chocolate can inhibit calcium absorption.

Chromium - Helps prevent hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, both of which can cause hair loss.. Food sources: Brewer's yeast, liver, beef and whole wheat bread. Daily dose: Up to 120 mg. Warnings: People who are allergic to yeast should not take chromium supplements.

Copper - Helps prevent hair loss as well as defects in hair color and structure. Food sources: Shellfish, liver, green vegetables, whole grains, eggs, chicken and beans.

Iodine - Helps regulate thyroid hormones and prevents dry hair and hair loss. Food sources: Fish, seaweed, kelp, iodized salt, garlic. Daily dose: 150 mcg.

Iron - Prevents anemia and hair loss. Food sources: Liver, eggs, fish, chicken, whole grains, green vegetables and dried fruits. Daily dose: 15 mg. Warnings: Too much can lead to malfunctions of the liver and spleen.

Magnesium - Works with calcium to promote healthy hair growth. Food sources: Green vegetables, wheat germ, whole grains, nuts, soy beans, chickpeas and fish. Daily dose: 280 mg.

Manganese - Prevents slow hair growth. Food sources: Whole grain cereals, eggs, avocados, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, fish, meat and chicken. Daily dose: 3-9 mg.

Potassium - Regulates circulation and promotes healthy hair growth. Food sources: Avocados, bananas, lima beans, brown rice, dates, figs, dried fruit, garlic, nuts, potatoes, raisins, yams and yogurt. Daily dose: 3,500 mg.

Selenium - Keeps skin and scalp supple and elastic. Food souces: Brewer's yeast, meat, fish, grains, tuna and broccoli. Daily dose: 55 mcg. Warnings: An excess of Selenium can be toxic, leading to the loss of hair, nails and teeth.

Silica - Strengthens hair and prevents hair loss. Food sources: Seafood, rice, soybeans, green vegetables. Daily dose: 55 mcg. Warnings: An excess of Selenium can be toxic, leading to the loss of hair, nails and teeth.

Sulfur (methyl-sulfonyl-methane or MSM) - Sulfur is a main component to hair's structure. Food sources: Onions, garlic, eggs, asparagus, meat, fish and dairy products. Daily dose: 1-3 g.

Zinc - Zinc and Vitamin A work together; a deficiency in either can lead to dry hair and oily skin. Food sources: Spinach, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, whole grains, red meat and brewer's yeast. Daily dose: 12 mg. Warnings: Too much can interfere with iron absorption.

Is there anything that has all these ingredients together? I have a lot of trouble swallowing pills now.

I appreciate the intent, but for so many of us:

IT DOES NOT MATTER!!!!!

Some of us have done EVERYTHING and we still lose hair. All of my levels (eight vials of blood later) for Protein, pre-albumin, Vitamins, metals, hormones, etc... have been tested and EVERYTHING is perfect. Some people DO respond to vitamins, some respond to protein, some respond to nothing (me). I read your list and then went to my supplements and my computer program that tracks my intake and I'm getting all you listed. Not too much, either.

I guess my point is that if you are going to lose it, you are going to lose it. It comes back (or that's what folks who have been in my shoes already tell me) eventually.

I'm sorry, I just get annoyed when I see a post like "Keep your hair" because no, it does NOT guarantee you will keep it.

I know this thread was well-intentioned, but there are simply LOADS of threads about hair loss and sadly, it's just a fact of life for many of us...

I appreciate the intent, but for so many of us:

IT DOES NOT MATTER!!!!!

Some of us have done EVERYTHING and we still lose hair. All of my levels (eight vials of blood later) for Protein, pre-albumin, Vitamins, metals, hormones, etc... have been tested and EVERYTHING is perfect. Some people DO respond to vitamins, some respond to protein, some respond to nothing (me). I read your list and then went to my supplements and my computer program that tracks my intake and I'm getting all you listed. Not too much, either.

I guess my point is that if you are going to lose it, you are going to lose it. It comes back (or that's what folks who have been in my shoes already tell me) eventually.

I'm sorry, I just get annoyed when I see a post like "Keep your hair" because no, it does NOT guarantee you will keep it.

I know this thread was well-intentioned, but there are simply LOADS of threads about hair loss and sadly, it's just a fact of life for many of us...

This information was something I found while looking to help someone else in the forum. I googled and after digging through miles and miles of non-helpful information this is what I found to be close to what I wanted to post. I understand the swallowing pills is difficult for someone banded and I have something with many of the ingredients listed in the post in a Gel form... it tastes like a flintsone Vitamin.

The product is called MIN and is listed here

http://www.ageluniverse.net/gelmedia/auimages/supp_min.pdf

I do not want to promote this product onto those who seek other ways to get Supplements .. So I list things that are equal to what is needed to maintain nutrition for hair retention.

My former spouse went through 2 lapbands and finally gastric bypass when the bands did not work. I know how body chemistry can really hurt a persons apperance as I have seen her hair fall out and the skin color turn pale. I am greatful to help everyone here and to find answers for as many as I can. I hope you have a wonderful Saturday.