There are a number of possible causes of hair loss or poor hair health. The first is lack of sulphur. This nutrient is rich in animal foods like meat and dairy that people tend to shun these days.
The hair is over 90% protein. A shortage in the diet could cause thinning or hair loss. A lot people are cutting back on their protein intake and eating more carbohydrates. Some choose to go on low protein diets. Complete protein foods like eggs can benefit hair health.
Problems with the production of stomach acid or digestive enzymes may mean that although enough protein is eaten, it isn’t digested properly. Minerals and other nutritional factors important to hair health may also not be utilised to their full extent. To remedy this may require a complete overhaul of the diet. Digestive enzyme supplements may be required to help digest food.
Water is important for the health of the hair. Many other liquids do not hydrate the body. In fact drinks like coffee and alcohol have a dehydrating effect. Drink six, seven or eight glasses of water a day to feed the hair.
Adequate amounts of vitamin A from the diet is needed in order to have shiny, healthy hair. This can be obtained from milk and milk products, liver and eggs. Those that don’t eat these foods can get vitamin A in the form of beta carotene from fruits and vegetables. This is converted into vitamin A so long as enough thyroid hormone is being produced.
The B vitamins especially B5, B12, folic acid biotin and inositol are also required for healthy hair.
Chronic stress is bad for the body. This includes the hair. It can rob the body of B vitamins and other nutritional factors. Any activity like relaxation, recreation, meditation and so on is valuable to combat stress. Too much sugar should also be avoided. This can deplete the body of nutrients, especially the B complex.
Finally, good circulation is important. Both exercise and scalp massage can help here.
If you believe your diet and lifestyle may be affecting the quality of your hair, seeking out a good nutrition consultant or naturopath should be considered.
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