| Q. | What is Shen Min®? |
| A. | Shen Min® is a natural line of dietary supplements designed to help reduce hair loss in men and women and enhance hair growth.† The line consists of Shen Min® Advanced Men's Formula, Shen Min® Advanced Women’s Formula, Shen Min® Original Formula, Shen Min® DHT Blocker, Shen Min® Topical, and Shen Min® Hair, Skin & Nails. |
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| Q. | What is the key ingredient in the Shen Min® Advanced (Men's and Women's) and Original formulas? |
| A. | A natural herb whose pharmaceutical name is Radix Polygoni Multiflori (Chinese name: He Shou Wu). |
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| Q. | What is He Shou Wu? |
| A. | He Shou Wu (Heshouwu) is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a tonic and an anti-aging remedy, particularly for hair loss and premature graying of hair. It has been known for its ability to enhance hair growth and gradually return gray hair to its original color. Over the centuries, its reputation has bordered on the mythical for its power to produce longevity, increase vigor and promote fertility. |
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| Q. | What do Shen Min® Advanced and Original formulas do? |
| A. | Shen Min® supplements enhance the growth and rejuvenate the appearance of hair. For many people, they restore the thick, rich-bodied hair that they had in their younger days.† |
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| Q. | How do Shen Min® products work? |
| A. | Shen Min®formulas are specifically designed to help block the negative effects of DHT, the “bad” form of testosterone. This action helps prevent additional hair loss and enhances hair growth naturally. Age-related hair loss is due in part to rising levels of DHT. As we age, the levels of DHT tend to rise, which leads to hair loss in men and women.† |
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| Q. | What is Shen Min® Advanced Men’s Formula? |
| A. | A state-of-the-art hair nutrient formulated specifically for men. Included in the traditional formula are vital co-factor nutrients such as Silica, Biotin, Folic Acid, and standardized herbs He Shou Wu and Saw Palmetto, both of which possess DHT-inhibiting properties. For added effectiveness, we have also included protective herbal compounds plus BioPerine®, shown to enhance the bioavailability of other active plant compounds to deliver maximum results.† |
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| Q. | What is Shen Min® Advanced Women’s Formula? |
| A. | A state-of-the-art hair nutrient formulated specifically for women. Included in the traditional formula are vital co-factor nutrients such as Silica, Biotin, Folic Acid, and standardized herbs He Shou Wu and Horse Chestnut. He Shou Wu possesses phytoestrogenic activity and therefore promotes hormonal balance, where Horse Chestnut has long been used in Europe as circulatory agent, and promotes nutrient distribution. For added effectiveness, we have also included protective herbal compounds plus BioPerine®, shown to enhance the bioavailability of other active plant compounds to deliver maximum results.† |
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| Q. | What is Shen Min® Topical? |
| A. | Shen Min® Topical is a topical serum that helps improve the appearance of excessively thinning hair, receding hairlines, and any area of the scalp that has poor hair density. These botanical plant extracts help fortify the hair shaft to promote the appearance of thicker looking hair. |
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| Q. | How often should I take Shen Min® Advanced (Men's and Women's) Formula? |
| A. | One tablet, two times per day, with a meal. |
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| Q. | How often should I take Shen Min® Original Formula? |
| A. | One tablet, three times per day, with a meal. |
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| Q. | How many tablets are in each bottle? |
| A. | Each bottle of Shen® Min Advanced (Men’s and Women’s) formula contains 60 tablets (30 day supply). Each bottle of Shen Min® Original formula contains 90 tablets (30 day supply). See individual product label for details. |
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| Q. | Can I take Shen Min® Original formula or Shen Min® Advanced (Men’s and Women’s) formulas while I'm using the Shen Min® Topical? |
| A. | Yes. For best results, and a complete hair regrowth system, use Shen Min® Original formula or Shen Min® Advanced (Men’s and Women’s) formulas in conjunction with Shen Min® Topical and Shen Min® DHT Blocker.† |
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| Q. | Can I use Shen Min® Topical on other parts of my body? |
| A. | No, Shen Min® Topical is specially formulated for scalp hair only, nor is it to be taken internally. |
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| Q. | How quickly will I see results? |
| A. | We strongly recommend that Shen Min® products be used as directed for at least 3-4 months for maximum results. The average user will tend to see a slowing of hair loss during the first 1-2 months, with additional hair growth after 3-4 months.† |
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| Q. | Are there any negative side effects? |
| A. | All Shen Min® formulas are designed to safely and effectively attack one of the primary causes of hair loss in both men and women.† |
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| Q. | Who should use Shen Min® Advanced and Original Formulas? |
| A. | Shen Min® is suitable for both MEN and WOMEN and can be used by anyone suffering from progressive, hormone-driven (DHT or estrogen) hair loss.† Shen Min is not designed to target sudden, unusual or other types of hair loss. People with these types of hair loss should consult a physician immediately.† |
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| Q. | Should I consult with a physician before using Shen Min®? |
| A. | Certain people should consult their physician before taking Shen Min® products that contain He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) or Black Cohosh, including people who have or have had liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or take any medication. Shen Min products are not intended for use by pregnant or lactating women or individuals under the age of 18 years. |
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| Q. | What is the primary cause of age-related hair loss? |
| A. | One of the primary causes of age-related hair loss in men is the rising level and/or sensitivities to the "bad" testosterone DHT (dihydrotestosterone). In postmenopausal women, the decline in estrogen is thought to contribute to hair thinning. |
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| Q. | What is the most common type of hair loss in men? |
| A. | One of the most common types of hair loss in men is male pattern baldness (MPB), a systematic loss of hair that includes a receding hairline and expanding “bald" spot on the top of the head. This eventually leads to a horse-shoe-like pattern of remaining hair that is mostly unaffected by DHT. |
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| Q. | What is the most common type of hair loss in women? |
| A. | One of the most common types of hair loss in women is female pattern thinning (FPT). With age, the hair tends to "thin out" in generalized areas such as the sides of the head. This type of FPT affects more women as they pass through the stages of menopause. |
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| Q. | What are some other causes of hair loss? |
| A. | Shen Min® products were developed to address age-related hair loss; however, hair loss can also results from stress, changes in immune health, nutritional deficiencies and other causes. |
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| Q. | What choices do women have when battling hair loss? |
| A. | With Shen Min® products, women now have a choice in their battle against age-related hair loss. Many formulas on the market have unwanted side effects. Multi-vitamins for hair are relatively popular but do little to help counteract the actual cause of hair loss. Shen Min is the natural, effective alternative for women.† |
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| Q. | How is Shen Min® different from other hair loss products? |
| A. | The Shen Min® formulas are specifically created for men’s and women’s unique needs and come in a convenient, easy to swallow tablet form. Shen Min Topical time-releases powerful, all natural ingredients, directly onto the scalp for enhanced appearance and texture of hair. |
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| Q. | What happens if I stop taking Shen Min®? |
| A. | Since the ingredients in Shen Min® are designed to “block” the negative effects of DHT, you should continue to take the product on an ongoing basis to maximize the positive effects. |
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| Q. | What should I do when I first start noticing a difference in my hair? |
| A. | Tell your friends about Shen Min® products and then email us at vip_shenmin@natrol.com, we want to hear from you! |
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