Nutrition for Hair Loss

Hair loss or hair thinning occurs if the diet lacks the necessary nutritions. Unhealthy diet does not contain sufficient vitamin B6, biotin,folic acid, vitamin C and other minerals like zinc, magnesium, cobalt and sulfur etc.



Besides these vitamins and minerals, vitamin B5 is more important for healthy growth of hair follicles and hair shafts. Experiments reveal that certain essential amino acids control hair growth. A study performed on animals revealed that heavy intake of vitamins and vitamin supplements help them regaining healthy hair. Men who have deficiency of vitamin B and folic acid are more prone to develop hair thinning or hair loss (baldness).

Vitamin B:
B vitamins are not only important for the health and growth of the hair and scalp, but also it promotes overall health of your body. Eating foods that contain vitamin B is the best solution to cope with deficiency. Beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, soy beans, nutritional yeast, bran, nuts and eggs are rich in vitamin B. Taking vitamin B supplements is also helpful for faster hair loss treatment.

Biotin:
Biotin is another important substance for healthy growth of hair. It helps in repairing damaged hair follicles. Eat foods and take supplements for faster cure. Eggs, liver and soy are excellent sources of biotin. Consult your health care professional before taking any vitamin supplement as overdose of some vitamins may cause liver toxicity.

Vitamin C:
Vitamin C helps heal infection and repairing damaged hair follicles. Vitamin C accelerates the healing process. It increase the blood flow towards hair follicles and ensure efficient supply of nutrients and minerals to each cell. Healthy hair follicles produce healthy hair shafts.

Vitamin E:
Vitamin E makes your immune system strong and healthy. Vitamin E enhances oxygen uptake towards hair follicles. Vitamin E produces elasticity in your blood capillaries to increase blood flow. When more blood is transferred towards hair follicles, hair follicles get more nutrients and get healthy.

Zinc:
Zinc is also one of the essential mineral required for healthy growth of hair. Several studies reveal that deficiency of zinc cause hair thinning, hair loss or baldness. Milk, butter, liver, spinach, cauliflower contains sufficient amount of zinc.

Omega-3 fatty acids increase blood circulation towards tiny hair follicles and feeds the hair roots. It also takes part in secretion of hormones that have a positive affect on the hair. It also works an an lubricant for hair shafts.

Conclusion:
Vitamins and minerals although required in a small amount, perform very vital function for maintaining life. Vitamins and minerals take part in metabolism, a process of constructive and destructive process. Vitamins and minerals accelerate the rate of growth of body cells. Therefore, vitamins and minerals are required for healthy growth of hair shafts and hair follicles. For coping with vitamin deficiency, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and take vitamin mineral supplements if your health care professional prescribes.