Is it o.k. to use prenatal vitamins if i'm NOT pregnant? I've heard it's good to use to grow your hair/nails. I've also heard that it's not a good idea because the reason your hair/nails grow when you're pregnant is because of the hormones not the vitamins.
2006-09-13 08:13:06 · 9 answers · asked by Tina S 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
GNC has a supplement called "Nourishair" that makes the hair grow faster, you can read what's in it by googling it. Be warned these pills are HUGE and you have to take 2 a day.
Also ProCaps labs sells a "hair skin and nails" formula that does the same thing, supports hair growth and health, and is smaller and easier to swallow.
If you take only Biotin alone, make sure you take at least 2.5 milligrams or 2500 micrograms [the same thing] a day because thats' a good amount to take. I use the Nourshair supplement from GNC now and my hair is growing faster than it did, but it took about 6 to 8 weeks of daily use to see results.
2006-09-13 10:54:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor's told me to continue taking the prenatal vitamins they had given me after I had the baby. They said there was really not much difference between regular and prenatal vitamins.
2006-09-13 15:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by niagarafrog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, its the amount of extra folic acid and protien in the pre natals that make your hair go crazy. If you can afford them take them. I would put them into a different vitamin bottle, because people will take it the wrong way if they catch you with prenatals.
2006-09-13 15:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by emilystartsfires 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can take them. actually, after you have a baby, they still have you take them for like 6 months. the vitamins do contribute to the fast growth of nails and hair.
2006-09-13 15:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, lots of people do it.
also they have special vitamins just for growing your nails out
maybe even hair too
go to gnc or a vitamin store and ask them
2006-09-13 15:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by princessjenn519 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a bottle of 100 at wal-mart for 4.97 they are just as good as the name brand. my doc. even gave a thumbs up on em. they are in the vitemin section
and great for you body to even if your not with child. i have a 13 yr old and i still take them and my hair and nails have never been stronger and hair looked more healthy. its also great for you during your periods,seems to ease the sysmtoms.
Jan
2006-09-13 15:21:30 · answer #6 · answered by strwberridreamz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard this one is good to use. If you'd like a link, here you go http://dontforgettotakeyourvitamins.com/Derosa4424 I've been hearing good news on this one ever since my buddies and his friends been taking them
2006-09-14 23:45:20 · answer #7 · answered by jhflarity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS FINE! AND IT WORKS! IT JUST HELPS THE BABY GET MORE VITAMINS BECAUSE NOT ANYONE EATS ALL THE VITAMINS THEIR SUPPOSE TO!
GO AHEAD!
2006-09-13 15:15:29 · answer #8 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course!
2006-09-13 15:34:00 · answer #9 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋