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Vitamins for Healthy Hair

June 23, 2009


Vitamins play a vital role in maintaining and growing health hair. The number one reason for hair loss and complete baldness is the lack of Vitamin B supplements.Vitamin B3 contains niacin that is vital for hair growth and can be found in wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, meat, chicken, fish and turkey. Vitamin B5 contains pantothenic acid which helps in preventing hair loss.

It is also known as Calcium Pantothenate and can be obtained from egg yolks, potatoes, organ meats, brewer’s yeast and whole grain cereals. Vitamin B6 contains nutrients like zinc, magnesium, biotin and sulphur which are important to give hair its body and colour.

A recent experiment was conducted on rats. These rats were fed food which lacked magnesium supplements. The results concluded that lack of magnesium led to loss of hair in bunches. Later they were put to a low biotin diet which turned them hairless. Finally they were put to a rich Vitamin B diet and surprisingly their hair returned. A similar research was then carried out on men and women and it was concluded that Vitamin B enriched the quality of hair.

Healthy hair also requires Vitamin A which is contained in fatty acids such as flaxseed oil, primrose oil and salmon oil. These used be included in your daily diet as their consumption enhances the growth of hair. Vitamin E is needed by hair for stimulating oxygen intake in the hair and improving blood circulation.

Proper blood circulation leads to augmentation of hair growth. Vitamin C aids the regular performance of capillaries that carry the blood to the scalp. Zinc is also needed by healthy hair as it assists in hair growth.

Lastly healthy hair also needs biotin. Biotin is contained in brewer’s yeast, bulgur, brown rice, lentils, green peas, oats, sunflower seeds, soybeans, and walnuts. Biotin can also be found in some shampoos, conditioners and some hair oils.

A well balanced diet is the overall  secret of healthy hair. It is advised to consult a nutritionist before taking and vitamin capsules or medications for hair growth.


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