Xpecia vs Evocapil Plus: differences, ingredients and how to choose

Xpecia vs Evocapil Plus: how they differ

Xpecia Hombre and Evocapil Plus are two food supplements for hair care that share nutrients such as biotin, zinc and folic acid. The main difference lies in the rest of the formula: Xpecia Hombre includes plant extracts such as saw palmetto and ginkgo biloba, while Evocapil Plus focuses on a complex of B vitamins and minerals such as selenium and copper.

Neither is a medicine, so they do not cure or treat hair loss. In this comparison we explain, using the ingredients listed for each product, what each one provides so you can make an informed choice.

What Xpecia Hombre contains

The supplement Xpecia Hombre is taken as 2 tablets a day, preferably with a meal, and each pack of 60 tablets lasts 30 days. Per daily dose it provides:

• Saw palmetto fruit extract (Serenoa repens): 300 mg
• Ginkgo biloba leaf extract: 20 mg
• Biotin: 2500 µg
• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 24 mg
• Folic acid: 600 µg
• Zinc: 15 mg
• L-cystine and L-methionine: 40 mg each
• Keratin: 20 mg
• Soy isoflavones: 8 mg

Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and skin, and zinc to the maintenance of normal hair and nails. Saw palmetto and ginkgo are plant extracts with a history of traditional use; research into their role in hair is ongoing and no specific effect can be attributed to them. To learn more, read our article on saw palmetto for hair.

There is also a women's version, Xpecia Mujer, with a different dosage: 170 mg of saw palmetto, 1000 µg of biotin and 17 mg of iron, among other ingredients.

What Evocapil Plus contains

The Evocapil Plus nutritional complex is taken as one tablet twice a day, one in the morning and one in the evening, and each pack contains 60 units. Its formula combines:

• Biotin, zinc and selenium
• B vitamins: pantothenic acid (B5), niacin (B3), folic acid and vitamin B12
• Choline and inositol
• L-cysteine
• Copper, manganese and iodine

Zinc, selenium and biotin contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. In addition, copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation and niacin to the maintenance of normal skin. Unlike Xpecia, it contains no plant extracts, and its description does not state the amount of each ingredient per dose.

Xpecia Hombre and Evocapil Plus compared

This table summarises the differences based on each product's information:

	Xpecia Hombre	Evocapil Plus
Product type	Food supplement	Food supplement
Directions	2 tablets a day with a meal	1 tablet morning and evening
Pack	60 tablets (30 days)	60 units (30 days)
Shared nutrients	Biotin, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B5	Biotin, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B5
Plant extracts	Saw palmetto, ginkgo biloba, soy isoflavones	No
Additional minerals	No	Selenium, copper, manganese, iodine
Other	L-cystine, L-methionine, keratin	Choline, inositol, L-cysteine, niacin, B12
Key precautions	Not recommended with hormonal treatments or prostate conditions without medical supervision	Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding

How to choose between Xpecia and Evocapil Plus

Neither is better than the other in absolute terms: the choice depends on your preferences, your situation and professional advice. These pointers can help:

• If you are looking for a formula that combines nutrients with plant extracts such as saw palmetto, Xpecia Hombre fits (or Xpecia Mujer if you are a woman).
• If you prefer a formula without plant extracts, focused on B vitamins, selenium and other minerals, Evocapil Plus fits.
• If you are on hormonal treatment or have a prostate condition, Xpecia Hombre is not recommended without medical supervision.
• If you are worried about hair loss at the temples and crown, or about intense or sudden hair loss, the first step is to see a dermatologist to find out the cause.

To better understand what each nutrient does, we recommend our article on biotin, zinc and saw palmetto.

Can you take them together?

Combining them on your own is not advisable. Both provide biotin, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B5, so taking them together would double your intake of these nutrients and could exceed advisable amounts, especially of zinc.

If you are considering combining them, or taking them alongside a hair loss medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.

What to expect and when to see a professional

A food supplement is no substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Its role is to contribute to your intake of nutrients related to the maintenance of normal hair, and it should be taken consistently for several months, as the hair cycle is slow.

If hair loss is intense or sudden, appears in specific areas or comes with itching, pain or flaking, see a dermatologist or doctor. This article is for information only and does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional.

Frequently asked questions about Xpecia and Evocapil Plus

What is the main difference between Xpecia and Evocapil Plus?

Xpecia Hombre combines biotin, zinc and other vitamins with plant extracts such as saw palmetto (300 mg) and ginkgo biloba. Evocapil Plus contains no plant extracts and focuses on B vitamins, biotin, zinc, selenium, copper and other minerals. Both are food supplements, not medicines, and neither cures hair loss.

Can I take Xpecia and Evocapil Plus at the same time?

Combining them without professional advice is not recommended. Both provide biotin, zinc, folic acid and vitamin B5, so taking them together would double your intake of these nutrients. If you want to combine them or take them alongside another treatment, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.

How do you take Xpecia Hombre and Evocapil Plus?

Xpecia Hombre is taken as two tablets a day, preferably with a meal and with water. Evocapil Plus is taken as one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. In both cases each pack lasts about 30 days, and you should never exceed the recommended daily dose.

Can a woman take Xpecia or Evocapil Plus?

For women there is Xpecia Mujer, with a different dosage that includes iron. Evocapil Plus is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. In any case, if you are unsure which supplement to choose or you take medication, talk to your doctor or dermatologist before you start.

Do Xpecia or Evocapil stop hair loss?

No. They are food supplements, not medicines, so they do not cure or stop hair loss. The biotin, zinc and selenium they contain contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. If hair loss is intense, sudden or comes with other symptoms, the right step is to see a dermatologist.