CanPrev Healthy Hair - Millet, Wheat Ceramide, Zinc & Biotin | 30 Softgels
Visit the CanPrev Store| Brand | CanPrev |
| Serving | 1 softgel, once daily (270 mg millet seed + 30 mg wheat ceramide complex + zinc, B6 & biotin per softgel) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80091622 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- REDUCES HAIR LOSS AFTER 3 MONTHS: Clinical results reported by the manufacturer show reduced hair loss after a minimum of 3 months (three 30-day bottles) of daily use.
- TARGETS THE HAIR CYCLE: Formulated to help normalize the hair cycle by decreasing the telogen (resting/shedding) phase and encouraging more of the anagen (growth) phase.
- IMPROVES SCALP DRYNESS AND DANDRUFF: Also formulated to help improve the appearance of scalp dryness from 6 weeks of use and reduce dandruff.
- 5 REAL NUTRIENTS IN ONE SOFTGEL: 270 mg millet seed, a 30 mg standardized wheat ceramide complex, 10 mg zinc citrate, 1.4 mg vitamin B6 and 50 mcg biotin - a multi-nutrient formula, not biotin alone.
- JUST ONE SOFTGEL A DAY: Take 1 softgel daily with food for a simple, consistent daily hair-support routine.
- A FULL 30-DAY SUPPLY: 30 softgels - one a day for a full month, so you can stay consistent long enough to see results.
- NON-GMO, GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE: Formulated without GMOs, gluten or dairy; no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED BY HEALTH CANADA: Formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev and licensed under NPN 80091622.
Product Description
Healthy Hair - Millet Seed, Wheat Ceramide Complex, Zinc & Biotin Blend
A multi-nutrient softgel combining 270 mg of millet (Panicum miliaceum) seed, a 30 mg wheat (Triticum aestivum) 17:1 extract standardized to glucosylceramides and ceramides, plus zinc, vitamin B6 and biotin. Formulated to help normalize the hair cycle, decrease hair loss and improve the appearance of scalp dryness and dandruff, with one softgel taken daily with food. Licensed Natural Health Product. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80091622.
Une gélule molle multi-nutriments combinant 270 mg de millet (Panicum miliaceum), un extrait de blé (Triticum aestivum) 17:1 à 30 mg normalisé en glucosylcéramides et céramides, ainsi que du zinc, de la vitamine B6 et de la biotine. Formulée pour aider à normaliser le cycle capillaire, diminuer la perte de cheveux et améliorer l'apparence de la sécheresse du cuir chevelu et des pellicules, à raison d'une gélule molle par jour avec de la nourriture. Produit de santé naturel homologué.
A 5-Nutrient Formula for Hair, Scalp and Growth
Millet seed, wheat-derived ceramide complex, zinc, vitamin B6 and biotin in one daily softgel
270 mg Millet Seed + 30 mg Wheat Ceramide Complex
Each softgel combines millet (Panicum miliaceum) seed with a 17:1 wheat (Triticum aestivum) extract standardized to 0.1% glucosylceramides and 0.1% ceramides - the same active class studied in human trials for reducing hair shedding and improving scalp dryness.
Plus Zinc, Vitamin B6 and Biotin
Rounded out with 10 mg zinc citrate, 1.4 mg vitamin B6 and 50 mcg biotin - a multi-nutrient approach rather than relying on any single ingredient.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
A multi-nutrient softgel combining 270 mg of millet (Panicum miliaceum) seed, a 30 mg wheat (Triticum aestivum) 17:1 extract standardized to glucosylceramides and ceramides, plus zinc, vitamin B6 and biotin. Formulated to help normalize the hair cycle, decrease hair loss and improve the appearance of scalp dryness and dandruff, with one softgel taken daily with food. Licensed Natural Health Product.
Millet Seed (Panicum miliaceum)
The plant source of miliacin, a triterpenoid studied for stimulating keratinocyte metabolism and cell proliferation at the base of the hair follicle.
270 mg per softgelWheat Extract (Triticum aestivum) 17:1, standardized to glucosylceramides & ceramides
A wheat-derived polar lipid complex studied in human trials for reducing hair shedding, supporting the anagen (growth) phase, and improving scalp dryness.
30 mg per softgel (equivalent to 510 mg dry seed), standardized to 0.1% glucosylceramides and 0.1% ceramidesBiotin
A B-vitamin cofactor for keratin-producing enzymes, included as part of this multi-nutrient formula.
50 mcg per softgel
Zinc (Citrate)
A trace mineral involved in protein synthesis and cell division at the hair follicle; lower zinc status has been observed in some hair-loss populations.
10 mg per softgelVitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
A B-vitamin cofactor included alongside biotin, zinc and the millet/wheat ceramide complex in this multi-nutrient hair formula.
1.4 mg per softgelCanPrev Healthy Hair: Supplement Facts
Each softgel contains:
- Millet (seed, Panicum miliaceum)270 mg
- Wheat (seed, Triticum aestivum) 17:1 extract Equivalent to 510 mg dry seed, standardized to 0.1% glucosylceramides and 0.1% ceramides30 mg
- Zinc (citrate)10 mg
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)1.4 mg
- Biotin50 mcg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, sodium copper chlorophyllin, sunflower seed oil, white beeswax.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Improvement of hair health. Helps to normalize the hair cycle. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps to decrease hair loss by reducing shedding hair. Helps to prevent further hair loss by decreasing the telogen phase of the hair cycle. Improvement of scalp dryness from 6 weeks. Reduction of dandruff.
Recommended Dose (Adults 19 years and older): Take 1 softgel per day with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products. Recommended Duration of Use: No specific duration restriction is established for this product under its Health Canada licence; improvement in scalp dryness is reported from 6 weeks of use, and reduced hair loss is reported after a minimum of 3 months (three 30-day bottles) of continuous use. As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner about use beyond a few months.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is broken.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque gélule molle contient :
- Millet (graine, Panicum miliaceum)270 mg
- Blé (graine, Triticum aestivum) extrait 17:1 Équivalent à 510 mg de graine séchée, normalisé à 0,1 % de glucosylcéramides et 0,1 % de céramides30 mg
- Zinc (citrate)10 mg
- Vitamine B6 (chlorhydrate de pyridoxine)1.4 mg
- Biotine50 mcg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Gélatine, glycérine, lécithine, chlorophylline cuprique sodique, huile de graines de tournesol, cire d'abeille blanche.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Amélioration de la santé des cheveux. Aide à normaliser le cycle capillaire. Aide à la formation du tissu conjonctif. Aide à diminuer la perte de cheveux en réduisant la chute des cheveux. Aide à prévenir une perte de cheveux supplémentaire en diminuant la phase télogène du cycle capillaire. Amélioration de la sécheresse du cuir chevelu dès 6 semaines. Réduction des pellicules.
Dose recommandée (adultes de 19 ans et plus) : Prendre 1 gélule molle par jour avec de la nourriture, ou selon les directives d'un praticien de soins de santé. Prendre à quelques heures d'intervalle des autres médicaments ou produits de santé naturels. Durée d'utilisation recommandée : aucune restriction de durée particulière n'est établie pour ce produit en vertu de sa licence de Santé Canada; une amélioration de la sécheresse du cuir chevelu est rapportée dès 6 semaines d'utilisation, et une réduction de la perte de cheveux est rapportée après un minimum de 3 mois (trois flacons de 30 jours) d'utilisation continue. Comme pour tout produit de santé naturel, consultez un praticien de soins de santé pour un usage prolongé au-delà de quelques mois.
Mises en garde : Consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'usage si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez. Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé.
NPN 80091622
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev Healthy Hair
A multi-nutrient formula - millet seed, wheat-derived ceramide complex, zinc, vitamin B6 and biotin - not a single-ingredient approach.
5 real nutrients, not just biotin
Millet seed, a standardized wheat ceramide complex, zinc, vitamin B6 and biotin work together in one softgel - addressing more than the biotin-alone approach common in many hair supplements.
Targets the hair cycle itself
Formulated to help normalize the hair cycle and decrease hair loss by reducing the telogen (shedding) phase and encouraging more of the anagen (growth) phase.
Scalp health, not just hair
Also formulated to help improve the appearance of scalp dryness from 6 weeks of use and reduce dandruff.
Trusted Canadian brand
CanPrev - formulated and made in Canada, licensed under NPN 80091622.
Inside every softgel
270 mg millet seed, a 30 mg standardized wheat ceramide complex, 10 mg zinc citrate, 1.4 mg vitamin B6 and 50 mcg biotin - one softgel, once a day.
How to use it
Take 1 softgel per day with food
Adults 19 years and older: take one softgel daily with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products.
Give it time - results build over weeks and months
Improvement in scalp dryness is reported from 6 weeks of daily use; hair loss reduction is reported after a minimum of 3 months (three 30-day bottles) of continuous use.
A full 30-day supply per bottle
30 softgels lasts 30 days at one softgel per day, so you can stay consistent without frequent reordering.
What the research says about millet, wheat-derived ceramides, zinc, biotin and vitamin B6 for hair and scalp
Educational summaries of published research on this ingredient class - millet-derived miliacin, wheat-derived polar lipids/ceramides, zinc, biotin and the hair growth cycle; not product-specific claims. CanPrev Healthy Hair's own claims are the uses authorized under NPN 80091622: helps normalize the hair cycle, decrease hair loss, and improve the appearance of scalp dryness and dandruff.
Miliacin encapsulated in polar lipids reduced telogen hair density and improved scalp dryness in women
In a placebo-controlled, multicentric, randomized, double-blind trial of 65 non-menopausal women with telogen effluvium, 12 weeks of oral supplementation with miliacin (the main triterpenoid from millet) encapsulated within polar lipids significantly reduced telogen (resting-phase) hair density compared to placebo, and also improved scalp dryness and hair brightness. Cell studies in the same paper found the encapsulated form further enhanced cell proliferation in the hair bulb compared with miliacin alone.
Human RCTA 30 mg/day wheat polar lipid complex reduced hair shedding and improved hair growth over 84 days
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 66 women with acute hair shedding (at least 15% of hair in the telogen phase), 84 days of daily supplementation with 30 mg of a wheat polar lipid complex (containing sphingolipids and digalactosyl diglycerides) significantly decreased telogen hair density and increased anagen (growth-phase) hair density versus placebo as early as 56 days, reduced hair shedding on pull-test analysis, and improved hair growth, density and volume - including in the postmenopausal subgroup.
Human RCTBoth oil and powder forms of a wheat polar lipid complex significantly improved hair regrowth versus placebo
In a study of 99 healthy women with acute telogen effluvium, both oil and powder forms of a standardized wheat polar lipid complex significantly decreased telogen hair density (by up to 26.9% and 24.2%) and increased anagen hair density (by up to 10.3% and 10.8%) compared with placebo within 56 days, with a negative hair-pull test for telogen effluvium by the end of the study only in the active treatment groups.
Human RCTA dermatology review found no clinical trials proving biotin alone grows hair
A review of the scientific literature on biotin supplementation for hair found that, despite its popularity in social media and marketing, no clinical trials had been conducted investigating biotin's efficacy for treating any type of alopecia, nor any randomized controlled trial studying its effect on hair quantity or quality in humans - concluding that biotin's use to improve hair is not routinely supported by clinical evidence.
ReviewA 2025 review advises conservative, multi-nutrient supplementation over relying on biotin alone
A review of the causes of female hair loss found that treatments approved by the FDA remain limited, and that nutritional deficiencies - particularly iron, vitamin D and essential minerals - play a significant role; the authors specifically advised avoiding excessive biotin supplementation due to potential interference with certain diagnostic lab tests, favoring balanced, conservative nutrient support instead.
ReviewA published commentary argued for a multi-targeted nutraceutical approach over biotin alone
Responding to the debate over biotin's popularity versus its evidence base, this commentary argued that a science-driven, multi-targeted nutraceutical approach addressing several contributing factors at once is a more defensible strategy for supporting hair health than relying on a single ingredient like biotin in isolation.
CommentaryA case-control study found significantly lower zinc in both hair and serum of chronic telogen effluvium patients
Comparing 50 diagnosed cases of chronic telogen effluvium with 50 matched healthy controls, researchers found significantly lower zinc levels in both hair and serum samples of the affected group, with a positive correlation between hair and serum zinc concentrations across both groups.
Case-control studyA review of 48 studies found low serum zinc was common across several hair and skin conditions
A narrative review of 48 studies on serum zinc and skin disorders - including androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium among other dermatoses - found that a majority of the studies reviewed reported statistically significant lower serum zinc levels in affected patients compared with controls, suggesting zinc status may be worth considering as part of a broader nutrient picture.
Narrative reviewA large cross-sectional study found only a small, likely not clinically significant, zinc difference in hair-loss patients
In a retrospective cross-sectional study of nearly 24,000 patients, those with a hair-loss diagnosis had a slightly lower median serum zinc level than controls (96 vs 99 mcg/dL); the authors concluded this difference was statistically detectable but minor and likely not clinically meaningful on its own, and recommended against zinc testing as a routine hair-loss workup - a useful, balanced counterpoint alongside the case-control findings above.
Cross-sectional studyShortened anagen (growth) duration is now understood as a precursor to visible balding
Using serial phototrichograms to track individual hairs in balding men, researchers found that a shortening of the anagen (growth) phase - the clinical hallmark of telogen effluvium - occurs before hair fibre diameter reduction, establishing that telogen effluvium is a measurable precursor to, not just a symptom alongside, progressive hair thinning.
Human studyHormonal shifts after childbirth measurably increase the proportion of hair in the shedding phase
Tracking 116 women across pregnancy and the postpartum period, researchers found the proportion of hair follicles in the telogen (shedding) phase rose significantly by the fourth postpartum month compared with late pregnancy, illustrating how hormonal change can shift the normal anagen/telogen balance and produce visible postpartum telogen effluvium.
Human studyA dermatology review maps where nutraceuticals and biotin caveats fit in the modern hair-loss treatment landscape
A review of current hair-loss treatments - including topical and oral medications, nutraceuticals, platelet-rich plasma and light-based therapies - discussed the growing evidence base for non-drug options while specifically flagging the ongoing debate over biotin supplementation's effect on certain laboratory test results as a topic clinicians should be aware of.
ReviewA meta-analysis of 14 studies found oral hair-growth supplements, as a category, outperform placebo
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies (967 participants) evaluating commercial oral supplements for hair growth - including Ceramosides, Nutrafol, Nourkrin, Viviscal and others - found statistically significant improvements versus placebo in telogen hair density, anagen hair density, and hair pull-test results, with patient-reported outcomes consistently favoring supplementation and a favorable safety profile, though the authors called for more rigorous independent research.
Systematic review / meta-analysisA standardized botanical nutraceutical significantly increased terminal and vellus hair counts in women
In a 6-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 40 women with self-perceived thinning hair given a multi-ingredient nutraceutical versus 30 on placebo, the active group showed a significant, progressive increase in terminal and total hair counts by day 180, alongside a 32% reduction in hair shedding versus placebo.
Human RCTA review of marine-protein oral supplements found consistent hair-growth benefits across several trials
A review of five randomized, double-blind studies of an oral marine-protein-based dietary supplement for hair loss found the supplement consistently increased terminal and vellus hair growth and diameter, and decreased hair shedding, in both men and women with thinning hair.
ReviewBiotin supplementation is a recognized source of false results in immunochemical allergy and hormone tests
A review of biotin's role in hypersensitivity found that, while true biotin allergy is very rare, biotin supplementation is a well-documented interfering factor in immunochemical laboratory tests - including IgE and other hormone assays that use biotin-based methodology - and can produce false-positive or false-negative results depending on the assay format.
ReviewBiotin is a known cause of falsely abnormal thyroid function test results
A review of interferences affecting thyroid function testing identified biotin supplementation, alongside heterophile antibodies and certain other factors, as a recognized cause of assay interference that can produce abnormal thyroid test results in the absence of any real thyroid dysfunction, underscoring the importance of disclosing supplement use to a health care provider before lab testing.
ReviewResearchers demonstrated a practical fix for biotin's interference with thyroid lab tests
After confirming that biotin supplementation significantly elevated free T3 and free T4 results on one common laboratory analyzer, researchers found that a second analyzer using non-biotin-based assay chemistry was unaffected by biotin - demonstrating a real, practical way labs can eliminate this specific interference.
Laboratory studyA documented case shows that taking too much zinc can itself cause hair loss
A published case report described a man who developed anemia, low white blood cell counts and alopecia after excessive zinc supplementation (including zinc-containing denture adhesive) led to zinc-induced copper deficiency - a reminder that more is not necessarily better, and that any supplement's benefits depend on staying within its recommended dose.
Case reportLower zinc and iron levels were linked to postoperative hair loss in a large surgical cohort
Following 261 patients after weight-loss surgery, researchers found hair loss peaked at 3 months and was most strongly predicted by lower baseline iron and zinc levels, with hair loss generally improving by 6 months as nutrient levels partially recovered - reinforcing zinc's role as one of several nutrients relevant to hair, alongside iron.
Human studyA dermatology review flags supplement overuse, including zinc, as an increasingly recognized cause of skin and hair problems
A review of dermatologic effects of popular fad diets and unregulated supplement use identified overuse of certain supplements, including zinc, as an increasingly recognized contributor to alopecia, dermatitis and other skin findings - underscoring the importance of staying within a product's recommended dose rather than assuming more is better.
ReviewDandruff scalps show a measurably disrupted ceramide barrier compared with healthy scalp
A clinical evaluation of scalp barrier function across an ethnically diverse panel found that dandruff-affected scalps had significantly higher transepidermal water loss, lower hydration, more short-chain ceramides and fewer long-chain ceramides than normal scalps - directly linking a disrupted ceramide profile in the outer skin layer to the dryness and flaking seen in dandruff.
Human studyA review of plant-derived ceramides found oral supplementation can help restore skin barrier function
A review of plant-derived (phyto) ceramides found that oral dietary supplements containing these compounds have shown benefits for skin hydration and barrier reinforcement in both animal and human studies, describing the underlying mechanisms by which replenishing depleted ceramides in the outer skin layer supports barrier repair.
ReviewPlant-derived ceramides and glucosylceramides significantly reduced water loss through the skin over 12 weeks
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 29 healthy adults taking plant-derived ceramides and glucosylceramides orally for 12 weeks found significantly lower transepidermal water loss compared with placebo by the study's end, with no supplement-related adverse events reported.
Human RCTFrequently asked questions
How do I take CanPrev Healthy Hair?
Adults 19 years and older take 1 softgel per day with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take it a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products.
What's in each softgel?
Each softgel contains 270 mg millet (Panicum miliaceum) seed, a 30 mg wheat (Triticum aestivum) 17:1 extract standardized to 0.1% glucosylceramides and 0.1% ceramides, 10 mg zinc (citrate), 1.4 mg vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) and 50 mcg biotin.
How soon will I see results?
This product's manufacturer reports improvement in scalp dryness from 6 weeks of daily use, and a reduction in hair loss after a minimum of 3 months (three 30-day bottles) of continuous use. Individual results may vary.
Is CanPrev Healthy Hair vegan or vegetarian?
No - the softgel shell is made with gelatin, so this product is not vegan or vegetarian. It is dairy-free, gluten-free and non-GMO.
Does it contain gluten, even though it has wheat extract?
The wheat-derived ingredient is a lipid extract standardized to glucosylceramides and ceramides, not the gluten protein fraction of wheat, and this product is labelled gluten-free.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
This product's label advises consulting a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Can I take this alongside other medications?
Take it a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products, and consult a health care practitioner if you have questions about interactions.
Is CanPrev Healthy Hair made in Canada?
Yes. It is formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev and licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80091622.
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80091622. Helps to normalize the hair cycle and decrease hair loss; improves the appearance of scalp dryness from 6 weeks and reduces dandruff. Research summaries concern millet- and wheat-derived compounds, zinc, vitamin B6 and biotin generally and are educational, not product-specific claims beyond the label's own authorized use. Read and follow the label. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is broken.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Improvement of hair health. Helps to normalize the hair cycle. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps to decrease hair loss by reducing shedding hair. Helps to prevent further hair loss by decreasing the telogen phase of the hair cycle. Improvement of scalp dryness from 6 weeks. Reduction of dandruff.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (each softgel contains): Millet (seed, Panicum miliaceum) 270 mg. Wheat (seed, Triticum aestivum) 17:1 extract 30 mg (equivalent to 510 mg dry seed), standardized to 0.1% glucosylceramides and 0.1% ceramides. Zinc (citrate) 10 mg. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 1.4 mg. Biotin 50 mcg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, sodium copper chlorophyllin, sunflower seed oil, white beeswax.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 19 years and older): Take 1 softgel per day with food, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after other medications or natural health products. Recommended Duration of Use: No specific duration restriction is established for this product under its Health Canada licence; improvement in scalp dryness is reported from 6 weeks of use, and reduced hair loss is reported after a minimum of 3 months (three 30-day bottles) of continuous use. As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner about use beyond a few months.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.