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The Important Role Vitamins Play in Hair Growth
by Angela Santoriello
It’s a simple fact. Our body must be fed to give us energy, so optimal nutrition means better body opportunities. In the very complex human system, the most vital factor is protein. “All basic nutrients contribute to keeping us whole and healthy, but protein provides the building blocks that allow us to repair, replace or grow bones, skin, muscles and hair,” said Joy Bauer, world-wide health and nutrition expert.
And not just any old protein but iron-rich is recommended. Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen. And when there is not enough iron, cells will suffer, inevitably “devastating the whole body, causing weakness, fatigue, and possibly hair loss,” according to the report.
There are plenty of ways to get dietary protein. Fish, chicken and steak are the top three protein picks to help the body restore needed building blocks to help keep healthy locks. Dairy products and eggs are also a great way to eat your way to a healthy head of hair. Add soy foods, legumes, vegetables and grains and growth is inevitable, according to longevity Live.
And if you “don’t get enough protein in your diet or have an eating disorder such as anorexia, this will slow down the rate of new hair growth,” according to longevity Live, with Bauer explaining how weight and hair go hand-in-hand. “As hair is naturally shed, it won’t grow back as quickly. With hair loss, the scalp will start to show through,” she said, adding extreme weight loss will also lead to a reduction in hormone production, in turn leading to thinning hair.
Playing a vital role in red blood cell production, the B vitamin is essential. Though it may be the second letter in the alphabet, it is first when it comes to hair growth, according to the report since “without enough B vitamins, these cells can starve, causing shedding, slow growth or weak hair that is prone to breaking.” Livestrong reports typical B levels encourage healthy hair, too little or much “affects the strength and thickness of your hair.” Since it is all in the amount, according to the health and fitness publication, the correct quantity most always be used.
“While hair loss is a common sign of a B vitamin deficiency, using excessive amounts of B vitamins to correct this may further increase your hair loss,” reports Livestrong. So keep in mind how important protein, vitamin B and iron really are to your hair, since without these few factors your hair will suffer for sure.
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