1. You are already taking the core supplements that truly matter
For hair fall caused by
thyroid, PCOS, and gut issues, the most scientifically important supplements are:
Vitamin D
Iron (Anofer)
B-complex /
B12 (Neurobion)
These are the primary deficiencies in 80–90% of patients with diffuse hair shedding.
If these were low in your tests, correcting them is the first and most important step for hair regrowth.
2. Additional supplements do NOT replace root-cause treatment
Your hair fall will only improve if:
• Thyroid levels are corrected (
TSH optimized)
• PCOS is managed (insulin sensitivity + hormones)
• Gut absorption improves (treat gastritis, IBS, low stomach acid)
• Stress and sleep are controlled
Supplements can support hair regrowth, but they cannot fix hormonal causes alone.
3. Should you start the extra supplements? — Evidence-based answer
Here is the breakdown of each supplement you mentioned:
Magnesium Glycinate → Helpful (optional)
Useful if you have:
• Poor sleep
• Anxiety
• PMS
• Constipation
Indirection: improves stress, which improves hair shedding.
Not essential but safe and beneficial.
L-Carnitine / L-Carnitine L-Tartrate → Not needed for hair
This is mainly for:
• Fat metabolism
• Energy
• PCOS-related insulin resistance (weak evidence)
It does not regrow hair.
No need to take it unless specifically advised.
Collagen Peptides → Can help
Collagen supports:
• Hair shaft strength
• Skin
• Nails
• Gut lining repair
Helps hair quality, not hormone-driven hair fall.
Safe and okay to add.
Vitamin C → Helpful (low dose)
Improves iron absorption.
Take Vitamin C 500 mg along with Anofer.
Do NOT take iron with tea/coffee/dairy → reduces absorption by 50%.
Vitamin E → Not recommended routinely
No strong evidence for hair growth.
High doses can cause:
• Bleeding tendency
• Hormonal changes
Avoid unless deficiency confirmed.
Omega 3 → Helpful
Reduces inflammation and supports scalp health.
Good for PCOS and gut issues.
A good addition: Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) 1000 mg daily.
4. The BEST evidence-based supplements for female hair loss
If you want to add only the ones that actually work, choose:
1. Biotin (3–5 mg daily)
(Many use it; helpful if low)
2. Omega-3 (1 g)
(Improves inflammation + PCOS support)
3. Collagen peptides
(Improves shaft strength)
4. Magnesium glycinate (200–300 mg)
(Improves stress/sleep → reduces shedding)
These are optional add-ons, not mandatory.
5. MOST IMPORTANT — medical treatment for hair regrowth
For actual regrowth in PCOS + thyroid-related thinning, supplements are not enough.
You may need one of the following (dermatologist-guided):
Topical Minoxidil 2% or 5%
Most effective proven treatment.
Antiandrogen if needed (for PCOS)
• Spironolactone
• Cyproterone
• Metformin
(Depending on hormonal profile)
Thyroid regulation
TSH should be in an optimal range (not just normal).
Without addressing hormone issues, supplements alone will not regrow hair.
Next Steps
What I recommend (clinically balanced plan)
Continue:
• Vit D
• Iron
• Neurobion
Add (optional but good):
• Omega 3
• Collagen peptides
• Magnesium glycinate
•
Vitamin C (with iron)
Avoid for now:
• Vitamin E
• L-Carnitine (not needed)
Strongly consider:
• Minoxidil 2% (if hair thinning is visible)
• Treating PCOS and
thyroid aggressively