\n\tThat\u2019s part of the reason the newest entrant in this category, Nutrafol\u2019s Men 50+, includes the potent antioxidant curcumin, alongside a battery of ingredients designed to address the biological effects of aging, not just hormonal causes of hair loss. As guys get older and testosterone levels decline, collagen production slows, cellular aging accelerates, and nutrient absorption becomes less efficient. These changes collectively weaken hair structure, slow growth, and reduce density. (Set up a subscription to these capsules, and you\u2019ll even get a subscription to the mental health app Headspace.)<\/p>\n
\n\tMeditation time aside, Nutrafol is far from the only player in this game. But before you get to our recommendations for the hair growth supplements that actually work, here\u2019s Ruggieri\u2019s advice on the ingredients you should be looking for\u2014and why they\u2019ll make a difference in how your hair looks and grows.<\/p>\n
\n\tSaw Palmetto: \u201cThis is all about reducing DHT at the hair follicle,\u201d says Ruggeri. DHT is one of the main drivers of male-pattern thinning. That\u2019s why it shows up so often in men\u2019s supplements.<\/p>\n
\n\tPumpkin Seed Extract: Pumpkin seed extract is linked to DHT reduction as well as better blood flow to the scalp. \u201cThis one is underrated!\u201d Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.<\/p>\n
\n\tAshwagandha and Adaptogens: \u201cStress always shows up in the hair,\u201d says Ruggeri, noting it often manifests as shedding. Adaptogens help regulate that stress response, which can reduce stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha tends to be the banner adaptogen.<\/p>\n
\n\tSilica and Keratin Amino Acids: \u201cThese are more about improving hair structure,\u201d says Ruggeri. \u201cThey don\u2019t drive growth, but they hold it together better.\u201d Think of them as helping hair bend instead of breaking.<\/p>\n
\n\tBiotin and B-complex Vitamins: These vitamins support keratin production and cellular energy, which hair needs to grow. \u201cThey are important, but only when there\u2019s a deficiency,\u201d Ruggeri explains. \u201cOtherwise they\u2019re supportive, not miraculous.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tPrebiotics and Probiotics: This family of gut-supporting ingredients helps improve absorption of all the other ingredients in your supplement, and also helps reduce inflammation there. \u201cIf your absorption is off or you are inflamed, then it\u2019s likely that your hair will be the messenger,\u201d Ruggeri says.<\/p>\n
\n\tAntioxidants and Pigment Support: \u201cWe\u2019re finally starting to see how oxidative stress impacts pigment,\u201d Ruggeri says. Hair turns gray when pigment-producing cells slow down. Ingredients like copper peptide, tyrosine, and certain antioxidants are being studied for their potential benefits in preserving natural pigment.<\/p>\n
\tNutrafol For Men 50+<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Saw palmetto, ashwagandha, turmeric, copper, selenium<\/p>\n
\n\tWhile the original Nutrafol Men formula targets foundational drivers like DHT and stress, Men 50+ builds on that base with ingredients designed to support collagen production, cellular renewal, and nutrient uptake. The focus targets preservation of thickness, strength, and scalp coverage as hair biology shifts with age.<\/p>\n
\tArey Not Today, Grey<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Vitamin D, copper, biotin, vitamin B, selenium, iron<\/p>\n
\n\tThis supplement falls in line with Arey\u2019s \u201cgray-fighting\u201d ethos. So this supplement is more for men who are noticing silver creep more than classic recession or thinning, though it certainly has those important hair-raising benefits.<\/p>\n
\tAugustinus Bader The Hair Revitalizing Complex<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Saw palmetto, CoQ10, ashwagandha, nettle root <\/p>\n
\n\tBader\u2019s luxury complex offers proactive support against thinning strands, scalp disharmony, breakage, stress, and oxidative damage, as well as DHT buildup.<\/p>\n
\tThe Nue Co. Growth Phase<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Ovoderm (an eggshell membrane collagen complex designed to increase hair strength), kelp, vitamin B, vitamin E, biotin <\/p>\n
\n\tThe Nue Co\u2019s gender neutral formula boosts density, accelerates growth, and prevents breakage.<\/p>\n
\tDr. Barbara Sturm Growth Cycle Hair Supplement<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Vitamin C, pine bark extract, amino acids, biotin, vitamin D, iron <\/p>\n
\n\tThis growth-optimizing and anti-shedding supplement boosts shine and strength for eye-catching, highly defined strands.<\/p>\n
\tMDhair Growth Supplements<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Saw palmetto, pygeum, nettle leaf, ashwagandha, biotin, vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, copper <\/p>\n
\n\tOne of two customized supplements from MDHair, this one targets genetic and age-related thinning with a straightforward \u201cDHT plus anti-stress plus nutrient-dense\u201d formula.<\/p>\n
\tVegamour Gro Ageless Gray Delay Hair Supplement<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Copper, vitamin B, iron, zinc, selenium <\/p>\n
\n\tA gray-first formula that also tries to protect density by tackling stress shedding. It also promotes enhanced sleep, and we all know what beauty rest does for one\u2019s appearance.<\/p>\n
\tViviscalman Hair Growth Supplement<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: AminoMar marine complex, vitamin C, zinc, flaxseed extract<\/p>\n
\n\tOne of the go-to hair support supplements for men. This one zeroes in on density and shedding reduction without leaning hard on DHT defense.<\/p>\n
\tAct + Acre Thick + Full Capsules<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Bamboo extract, vitamin C, amino acids, biotin <\/p>\n
\n\tA+A\u2019s pill is more \u201chair wellness and shaft strength\u201d than it is hormonal. The ethos is for a clean, minimalist set of building blocks aimed at fullness and resilience.<\/p>\n
\tWellbel Men For Hair<\/p>\n
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\n\tKey Ingredients: Saw palmetto; lycopene; bamboo extract; vitamins A, D, and B12; selenium; copper<\/p>\n
\n\tAs the name suggests, this one is explicitly targeting male customers with a \u201cDHT + circulation\/strength + antioxidant\u201d roster of benefits (all imperative for a core men\u2019s offering). It\u2019s also got digestion + absorption support\u2026 yeah, we could all use a bit more of that as we age upwards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As the language of longevity shifts from anti-aging to optimization, the way men think about hair is evolving…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":307630,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[41787,38125,103,61,60,446],"class_list":{"0":"post-307629","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-grooming","9":"tag-haircare","10":"tag-health","11":"tag-ie","12":"tag-ireland","13":"tag-nutrition"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307629","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=307629"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/307629\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/307630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=307629"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=307629"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=307629"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}