Five Vitamins That Will Help You Keep A Full, Healthy Head Of Hair
It’s no secret that most American people don’t eat as healthy as they should. Even though we live in what’s considered the richest country in the world, and there is no shortage of available fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grain products, meat and poultry, and dairy products, we’re still very prone to grabbing fast food or a pizza on our way home from work just because we’re tired and don’t feel like facing the kitchen. Unfortunately, even though our stomachs are full and we feel satisfied, our bodies are still starving for the nutrients they need to keep all of our body systems operating properly. One of the main problems with not consuming these nutrients is that a lack of them can cause your hair to start falling out. If you don’t like the way your hair seems to be falling out more than it used to, you need to beef up your intake of the following vitamins:
1. Vitamin A – a deficiency of this essential vitamin can definitely make your hair fall out. If you decide to add a supplement to your daily regimen, though, don’t go overboard. Hair loss can also result from excessive amounts of vitamin A in your system. The best way to get the vitamin A that you need is to eat the right foods. Oatmeal, fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables all have vitamin A in them.
2. Vitamin B12 – getting enough of this vitamin is vital if you plan on keeping your hair. Vitamin B12 is found in a variety of foods including poultry, meat, and eggs.
3. Vitamin B7 – also known as biotin. Biotin is necessary to increase and maintain thick, healthy hair and for upping the density of the hair you do have. Many people fail to eat foods that will give them the proper amount of vitamin B7. Mushrooms, poultry, egg yolk, fish, whole grain breads, and beans all contain this vitamin.
4. Vitamin B6 – if you find that you’re losing an excessive amount of hair, then your doctor may suggest that you increase the amount of vitamin B6 that you receive from your diet. Good sources of vitamin B6 include cereal grains, legumes, vegetables (carrots, spinach, peas, and potatoes), milk, cheese, eggs, fish, liver, meat, and flour.
5. Vitamin D – this vitamin helps your body retain an adequate amount of phosphorus and calcium. People who get enough of this vitamin will also benefit by having a healthier head of hair. You can get vitamin D by eating eggs and fish, as well as drinking fortified milk. Sunlight also increases D in the body. Doc No. 34Sdlhgsdl -sds
Kristie Brown writes on a variety of topics from health to technology. Check out her websites on hair loss after pregnancy and hair loss during pregnancy
Filed under Hair Loss by on Jan 3rd, 2012.
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