30 Surprising Restolin Facts You Likely Don’t Know

Updated 5/13/22. Does Restolin really work? That was the question I was asked by someone interested in this hair restorer supplement. Can Restolin really reverse male and female hair loss, balding and androgenic alopecia and return the hair you used to have? While the company makes the bold claim that Restolin is “100% effective,” in this no-holds-bared review, you'll discover the ingredients, who makes this supplement, side effects, the guarantee, and how to get a refund from their customer service if you need to.

What is Restolin

Restolin is a dietary supplement touted to improve thinning hair, reverse female and male pattern baldness and restore hair to a more youthful state. The supplement contains a unique mixture of ingredients that the company suggests can wake up hair follicles so they once again start growing hair as they used to.

Restolin vs. Restylane

If you came here looking for a review of Restylane, the fine-line and wrinkle filler drug, this is not it. While Restylane sounds like Restolin they are not the same. Restolin is a dietary supplement touted to restore your hair growth. It is taken by mouth while Restylane is a drug that is administered by injection by a qualified dermatologist.

Restolin Supplement Ingredients

Two capsules of the supplement contain the following ingredients

	Amount	Percent Daily Value
Vitamin C	30 mg	33% DV
Vitamin D (D alpha-tocopherol)	20 mg	133% DV
Selenium (Selenium Amino Acid Chelate)	20 mcg	36% DV
Proprietary Blend	1512 mg
Gaviola leaf
Red raspberry fruit
Green tea leaf
Beta-glucan
Turmeric rhizome
Pine bark
Essiac tea complex composed of:
1 Indian rhubarb
2 Burdock
3 Sheep sorrel
4 Slippery elm
Grape seed
Mushroom complex composed of:
1 Shitake mushroom
2 Rishi mushroom
3 Maitake mushroom
Quercetin dihydrate seeds
Pomegranate seed hull
Olive leaf
Arabinogalactan
Cats claw bark
Garlic bulb
Panax ginseng root
Lycopene (10%)

Other Ingredients

The supplement also contains these other 4 ingredients which do not take part in any hair growth effects: Plant cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose. These ingredients form the veggie capsule and help the other ingredients mix well together when you take it.

The Supplement Facts label shows that the proprietary blend contains two separate proprietary blends: the essiac tea complex and the mushroom complex. The company does not list the amounts of these proprietary blends.

How Do You Take Restolin?

The company suggests taking 2 capsules a day with water. The Restolin nutrition label does not specify if you need to take the capsules at the same time or separately. My opinion for new supplements are are you adding to your daily regimen is, to begin with, less than recommended for the first week. This should minimize any potential side effects if they were to occur. Taking supplements with food may also help reduce this too.

Restolin Hair Research

I understand the ingredients' logic and how the company thinks Restolin works. For example, vitamin C helps build the protein, collagen, which is a very important building block of both hair and skin.

Antioxidants

Vitamin C and several other ingredients in Restolin (mushrooms, cat's claw quercetin, garlic, ginseng, lycopene, and others) are potent antioxidants. In theory, these anti-oxidative nutrients reduce free radical damage, which contributes to damage to hair follicles and the hair shaft.

Vitamin D

One of the little-known things Vitamin D does is help regulate hair growth. Low levels of vitamin D are linked to female hair loss and alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that can cause thinning and hair loss on the head. Excess stress is also known to put the hair growth cycle to sleep, promoting hair loss, a condition called telogen effluvium. Insufficient vitamin D levels can accelerate hair shedding and worsen telogen effluvium.

Gravolia Leaf Extract (Annona muricata)

Gravolia also known as soursop, paw-paw, sirsak and guanabana is the first ingredient listed in the proprietary blend so it makes up most of the 1510 mg in the blend. While the fruits of the graviola plant have been used to make ice cream and other confections, gravolia Gravolia has been studied in labrobory animals for potential anticancer effects.

Graviolia is a source of biological compounds called acetogenins. There are over 500 acetogenins known to exist. Graviolia also possesses antioxidant effects. Free radical damage to hair follicles is thought to contribute to hair loss. So in theory, antioxidants such as those in gravolia might reduce the shedding of hair. However, no evidence could be located showing gravolia grows hair or slows the hair loss process.

Green Tea

Green tea, which is also in Restolin has been shown to be a natural inhibitor of  5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that transforms testosterone to the most hair-destructive hormone, DHT. Drinking green tea has also been shown to help cardiovascular health. In this way, it might improve the circulation to hair follicles and promote better hair growth.

Turmeric

Turmeric, one of the most popular spices in the world, has both antiinflammation and antioxidant properties. Tumeric has been shown to treat scalp psoriasis. Elevated male hormones (androgens) are linked to hair loss. Curcumin, one of the curcuminoids in the spice, has been shown to reduce testosterone and luteinizing hormone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  In theory, this may help reduce excess hair shedding from the head. Like green tea, curcumin also appears to inhibit the hair loss-promoting enzyme 5-alpha reductase too.

Red Raspberry

Raspberries contain aromatic compounds, raspberry ketones which have been shown to regrow hair. In one study, people taking a topical raspberry ketone, hair loss treatment solution showed significant improvement in thinning and hair growth after 5 weeks.  Excess androgens like testosterone are thought to contribute to hair loss and baldness. Licorice contains phytoestrogens that have been shown to reduce testosterone.  Other ingredients such as reishi mushroom, are considered by some to be natural anti-androgen nutrients.

Androgenic alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that results in the immune system destroying hair shafts on the head and other parts of the body, leading to balding. Androgenic alopecia can contribute to hair loss in both women and men. In theory, reducing androgens might help reduce balding in women associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who also deal with androgenic alopecia.

Selenium

Two capsules of the hair restoration formula provide 20 micrograms of selenium. The incorporation of this mineral is probably because of the role selenium plays in thyroid hormone production.  Hair loss is a common side effect of hypothyroidism. In people over 50, the recommended daily allowance is 55 micrograms. While selenium deficiency is considered rare in the US, according to some reports, the average daily intake for those over 40 is only 13 micrograms a day. Thus, some middle-aged and older adults may be lacking in selenium. The Restolin company may try to cover their bases by adding this mineral to its hair growth formula.

Does Gut Health Related To Hair Loss?

One factor usually left out of the discussion of healthy hair is the microbiome. Hair follicles have their own microbiome. Some research suggests different microbial species in the hair follicles of people with hair loss might trigger an immune response and contribute to thinning hair and male and female pattern baldness. Preliminary research suggests that both licorice and slippery elm may be able to modulate the gut microbiome. Is it possible this may improve the diversity of microbiomes in hair follicles? Beta-glucan and arabinogalactan are both prebiotic fibers that might also adjust gut health to a more favorable state.

How Does Restolin Work? Mechanisms of Action

Based on the research, it can be said that the Restolin hair loss remedy contains ingredients thought to stimulate hair restoration by:

1. reducing the buildup of DHT
2. reducing androgens
3. inhibiting 5-alpha reductase
4. decreasing inflammation
5. reducing autoimmunity
6. increasing follicle-sparing phytoestrogens
7. improving collagen production
8. adjusting the microbiome of hair follicles

So, the logic is there. However, it needs to be remembered the Restolin supplement appears to lack clinical proof. This does not necessarily mean it is a scam. Rather, it just means nobody has tested it in a clinical study. Hopefully, that changes one day.

How Much Does Restolin Cost?

Prices vary, so check the official website for updates and discounts. Here are the prices listed when the website was checked:

• 1 bottle: $69
• 3 bottles: $177 ($59 per bottle)
• 6 bottles: $294 ($49 per bottle)

All orders come with free shipping if you live in the US. Each bottle contains 60 veggie capsules which is a 1 month's supply.

Who Makes Restolin?

The Restolin company, located in America, was founded by William Anderson, a 57-year-old guy from St. Louis Missouri, and is said to be the man who created the hair regrowth formula, which he says changed his life. Not much can be located about William Anderson, but you can see a picture of him AND his head of hair by clicking here. To contact customer service, you can email the Restolin company at Contact@Restolin.com

How Much Is Shipping?

If you are ordering from the US, shipping is free and you will receive the supplements within 5 to 7 working days. If you are ordering from Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand, then shipping charges are $15.95. If you live in these countries, then it may take 10 to 15 days to receive Restolin supplements.

Beware Counterfit Resolin Knockoffs

During this review, supplements were discovered that were called Restolin however they were sold by other companies and contained different ingredients than what is listed here.

For example, one brand only contained probiotics. Others contained high doses of vitamins and minerals. No doubt this will cause confusion and frustration for those who pick the wrong supplement.

It is unknown how these other brands can coexist with the product being reviewed here.

To be clear this is the official website.

How To Get a Restolin Refund

If you think you made a mistake and would like to be reimbursed, the supplement comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee. The 60 days begins 1 day after the supplement has been shipped to you.  That date can be located on the package or in the email the company sent you when you placed your order.

To get your money refunded, send all bottles back to this address: 37 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100, Englewood, Colorado, 80112.

When the company receives your returned supplements, you will receive an email with details on when your refund will be issued. If you paid with a credit card, the funds will be restored back to the card you used. You can contact the company at Contact@Restolin.com if you have any questions.

Restolin vs. The Competition

So how does Restolin compare to supplements for balding like Viviscal and Nutrafol? So far, there is little proof of how it stacks up or better. To help you, here are some videos showing the research and before and after pictures for two popular hair growth supplements

Viviscal Review

Watch on my Youtube channel if you prefer

Viviscal vs. Nutrafol: What's Better

Watch on my Youtube channel if you prefer

Before & After Pictures

Customers rated the supplement at between 3 and 4 stars on Amazon however, there were no written customer testimonials or before and after pictures showing how effective it was. The company did not show customers before and after pictures the last time the website either.   This may be because the supplement is new and things may have changed by the time you see this so see the company's official website for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Restolin reverse gray hair?

This is a hair-restoring supplement. The company does not claim it can return hair to its natural color.

Does it improve the appearance of the skin?

Hair and skin are related to each other. While it cannot be ruled out that the ingredients improve fine lines and wrinkles, there is no evidence for it either way. As such, it's probably best to assume it doesn't.

Any interactions with infrared laser therapy?

Using caps and hats that emit low-intensity lasers to stimulate hair growth is popular and while research suggests it works, the devices can be expensive. There are no known interactions between the ingredients in Restolin and laser hair growth treatments. Here's a video I put together showing before and after hair growth using lasers

Watch on my Youtube channel if you prefer

Restolin Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

There are no known negative after-effects known to occur from the Restolin supplement and the company does not list any. There are no known interactions between Restolin, Minoxidil, or Propecia (Finasteride).  That said, the side effects you may experience may depend on your health and the medications you take. So when in doubt, do speak to your physician if you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications. This includes blood thinner medicine like coumadin/warfarin. This is also wise to do for other natural hair loss remedies you are considering. To help you make the right choice, here are some things to consider and speak to your health care provider about:

• Start with less than recommended for the first week
• Taking it with food will probably reduce GI upset
• The supplement is not intended for those under 18
• Stop taking Restolin at least 2 weeks before having surgery, including dental surgery
• Speak to your doctor if you have kidney disease. Some research hints sheep sorrel, which contains oxalates, may damage kidneys. This has not, however been reported with the Restolin dietary supplement.
• Avoid using during pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Graviola has been implicated in causing movement disorders that resemble Parkinsons‘ disease. This may be linked to the acetogenin compounds found in Graviola. No such problems have been reported with Restolin.

Restolin Pros & Cons

Pros	Cons
Contains antioxidants	No clinical research on the supplement
Contains antiinflammation ingredients	Not sold in stores
60-day money-back guarantee	Email support only
Easy to make returns
No known side effects

Does Restolin Really Work

While some of the ingredients in Restolin seem logical, I'd like to see clinical proof. While it's good that the Restolin supplement comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee, I think it will take longer to see the visible hair growth and improvements in alopecia. Another question is does Restolin work better in men or women? If you try it, it will help if you discover if it works by taking pictures of your scalp before and after for comparison. Because hair regeneration is a slow process, the treatment may take 4 to 6 months to see before and after follicle growth improvements. So, be patient and go into this with your eyes wide open. Because knock-off look-a-likes brands are sold too, you may save yourself disappointment and frustration if you purchase this supplement directly from the official company website.

This is the only official Restolin company website

What Do You Think?

About

Joe Cannon, MS holds an MS in exercise science and a BS in chemistry and biology. He has been investigating dietary supplements since the 1990s, has appeared on various TV news shows, and has been quoted in newspapers such as the New York Times and Fast Company Magazine.

Disclaimer

No review is a substitute for advice from your physician. Speak to your healthcare provider before taking any dietary supplement.

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