Dr Vegan's Hair Saviour marketed as plant-based hair growth aid

Dr Vegan's Hair Saviour, a plant based hair supplement, is being marketed as a way to strengthen hair, reduce shedding and stimulate new growth, with the company and users pointing to improvements within weeks of starting the product. The supplement, sold online and promoted in lifestyle outlets, is described by its maker as 100 percent vegan, cruelty free and free from synthetic additives.

The formula centers on AnaGain, a plant extract derived from organic pea sprouts that company materials say has been clinically studied. Those studies reported an increase in the ratio of healthy, active hair follicles to degenerating ones from 4.0 to 7.2, which the manufacturer presents as a 78 percent increase in potential for new hair growth. The product also contains nutrients commonly associated with hair health, including biotin, zinc, selenium, B vitamins and iron, together with plant extracts such as bamboo extract aimed at supporting scalp and root vitality.

User accounts and company survey data are cited to illustrate typical outcomes. A survey cited by the maker reported that 81 percent of users found the supplement effective in achieving their hair goals. Individual users quoted...