Friday, May 30, 2008
If you are experiencing sudden hair loss or a change in your hair’s texture or appearance, there is a solution. Often the state of someone’s hair can be an indicator of how healthy their body is internally. Some signs of unhealthy hair can be brittleness, splitting, dryness, excessive oiliness, premature graying and dandruff. The causes of these problems can range from lack of proper nutrition to stress or vitamin deficiency. To ensure that the body receives the nutrients it needs to function, taking vitamins and supplements combined with a healthy diet will keep your hair healthy and strong.
What you need for healthier hair:
• Flaxseed oil will improve overall hair texture
• Vitamin B3, B5, B6 and B12 are important for the maintenance and growth of hair. Vitamin B6 helps create melanin, which gives hair its color and Vitamin B3 promotes scalp circulation. Found in whole grain cereals and vegetables.
• Biotin - deficiencies have been linked to skin disorders and hair loss.
• Vitamin C with bioflavonoids improves scalp circulation Found in citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables.
• Vitamin E increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp and improves the health and growth of hair. Found in soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables.
• Zinc stimulates hair growth by enhancing immune function
• Vitamin A is an antioxidant that helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp. Found in meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches.
