How to Grow Long Thick Eyelashes QUICKLY! - Dr. Berg

Summary

Dr. Berg discusses nutrition and other factors he says may support longer, thicker eyelashes. He explains that eyelashes are made of protein and cycle through growth and resting phases. Thin or sparse lashes may reflect disruption in those phases.

Strategies Discussed

• Consider zinc status: He says zinc is needed to produce prostaglandin F2 alpha, a signaling molecule he links to eyelash growth. He suggests taking zinc internally and first looking into possible reasons for a deficiency, such as diet.
• Use castor oil topically: He identifies ricinoleic acid, found in castor oil, as a potential support for eyelash growth and thickness. He recommends organic, cold-processed or unrefined oil.
• Look for underlying causes: Rather than simply masking symptoms, he encourages treating sparse lashes as a possible sign of a deeper issue.
• Consider trace minerals more broadly: He emphasizes their role in making amino acids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, and other compounds.

He also mentions a mouse study in which aspirin’s effect on prostaglandins reportedly produced signs similar to zinc deficiency. He presents this as an illustration of the relationship, not as a specific treatment recommendation.

Presenter and Sources Mentioned

• Presenter: Dr. Eric Berg
• Book: Soil, Grass and Cancer (as named in the subtitles)
• Study: An unspecified study in mice involving aspirin and prostaglandins