When it comes to food, all of us have our own preferences, some like to go for a healthy diet, some like junk food, some have a sweet tooth and some prefer spicy. However, have you thought what does your hair prefer? Which food will be the best for them? Hair fall is not something new and all of us experience this at some point of time, some more than others. Hair fall is caused by reasons like aging, genetics, hormones and diet. If you are in your 20s with no medical condition and no history of baldness or hair thinning in your family but still experience hair loss, its probably something to with your diet.
Here are the best vitamins you should include in your diet to reduce hair fall and grow healthy looking hair.
Vitamin C
Free radicals cause oxidative stress which causes your hair to age. Vitamin C, being a powerful antioxidant, fights against those free radicals. Vitamin C is also responsible for production of collagen which is a protein responsible for faster and healthier growth of hair and nails. It also helps your body to absorb iron, which is an important element for hair growth. Some of the best sources of vitamin C include strawberries, guava and all citrus fruits.
Vitamin D
Research suggests that lack of vitamin D is linked with alopecia. Vitamin D is important for hair growth has it is responsible for creating new hair follicles. So if you are more of an indoor person, it is time to get out in your backyard and take some sun bath. Good sources of vitamin D include cod liver oil, fish and mushrooms.
Vitamin E
If you are a fan of YouTube DIYs, you must have seen DIYs videos for hair growth. Must of these videos will recommend including Vitamin E supplements(those tiny capsules) into haircare. The science behind this is vitamin E helps the cells to absorb more oxygen thus increasing blood circulation in the scalp. You can either use vitamin E capsules or eat foods rich in the vitamin like nuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach and avocados.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is needed by all cells for growth, including the hair follicles. Vitamin A is responsible for the production of sebum, an oily substance which keeps the scalp moisturized and the hair healthy. However, it should be ensured that vitamin A is taken in required quantities as excess intake of it can also cause hair loss. Rich sources of vitamin A include sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, spinach, milk, eggs and yoghurt.
Vitamin B
One of the B-vitamins, B7, also called as Biotin is an excellent food for your hair. Biotin thickens the hair cuticles thus making them shinier and healthier. Due to its contribution in hair growth, Biotin is now a days readily available as supplements. Food sources of biotin include walnuts, peanuts, cereals, milk, eggs, mushrooms, cauliflower, bananas, avocados and raspberries.
If you are someone who is experiencing unusual hair loss, give a try with these vitamins. Most of them are readily available in supplement form online and pharmacies. However, going with the natural way takes time to show results since your body is healing from inside. If you are someone who wants instant results, you can go for scalp micropigmentation. SMP of Austin provides exceptional quality SMP services in Austin and neighboring areas. Call us +1 (512) 966-9144 to know more about our hair loss treatment services.
