Everything you need to know about nutrition and hair health
Good nutrition is important for you, overall. And it also affects the quality of hair that you produce. Your hair is made up of protein and requires a range of vitamins and minerals to maintain its structure and support healthy growth. A poor diet lacking in essential nutrients can lead to hair loss, breakage, and dull, lifeless hair.
We’re going to give you the only cheat sheet you need to identify the nutrients needed, whether you are lacking in those nutrients and which foods can help. Let’s get into it!
The ultimate healthy hair nutrition cheat sheet
An important note
If you suspect you have a nutrient deficiency, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider, who can order tests to check your nutrient levels and recommend appropriate treatments, such as supplements or dietary changes.
Why do we say this? Because self-diagnosis is simply not a good idea. For example, when it comes to biotin, a biotin deficiency is extremely rare, but you will see biotin supplements marketed for hair loss often, making you think that it is harmless to take a more common problem.
So please, go to the doctor to test your levels first, and then take it from there.
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And finally...
This nutritional advice is not just good for your hair, it's good for your overall health. The best kind of care is preventative care, so be good to yourself and eat well :)
Resources
Hirsso, P., et al. (2013). A population-based study of Finnish twins: Hair loss, height, and BMI. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 133(2), 498-499.
Jo, S. J., et al. (2013). Iron plays a certain role in patterned hair loss. Journal of Korean Medical Science, 28(6), 934-938.
Rasheed, H., et al. (2013). Serum ferritin and vitamin D in female hair loss: Do they play a role? Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 26(2), 101-107.
Patel, D. P., et al. (2017). A review of the use of biotin for hair loss. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 16(7), 690-694.
Kil, H. K., et al. (2013). Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss. Annals of Dermatology, 25(4), 405-409.
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