VITAMINS TO THE RESCUE!

The older we get, the more we’ll need supplements. Particularly if we’re not careful to follow a proper diet. Did you know, many nutritional deficiencies are linked to hair loss? *keep in mind - too much of ANYTHING can be dangerous.* Let’s get into it!

Vitamin A - All cells need vitamin A for growth. This includes hair.

Foods high in vitamin A

• Sweet potatoes

• carrots

• pumpkins

• spinach

• kale

• can also be found in animal products such as milk, eggs and yogurt

• Cod liver oil is also a good source.

B-Vitamins - One of the most recognized vitamins for hair growth is a B-vitamin called biotin. Although biotin is practiced as an alternative hair-loss treatment, those who are deficient have the best results.

Foods high in B-vitamins

• whole grains

• almonds

• meat

• fish

• seafood

• dark, leafy greens.

Vitamin C - an influential antioxidant that serves to protect against the oxidative stress. Your body needs vitamin C to create a protein known as collagen — an important part of hair structure. Vitamin C also helps your body absorb iron, a mineral necessary for hair growth.

Foods high in Vitamin C

• Strawberries

• Peppers

• Guavas

• Citrus fruits

Vitamin D - Low levels of vitamin D are linked to alopecia.

Foods high in vitamin D

•  fatty fish

• cod liver oil

• some mushrooms

Vitamin E - Similar to vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can prevent oxidative stress.

Foods high in vitamin E

• Sunflower seeds

• almonds

• spinach

• avocado

Iron - It helps red blood cells carry oxygen to your cells. This makes it an essential mineral for many bodily functions, including hair growth.

Foods high in iron

• clams

• oysters

• eggs

• red meat

• spinach

• lentils

Zinc -plays an important role in hair tissue growth and repair. It also helps keep the oil glands around the follicles working properly. Men need about 9.5mg of zinc per day while women need 7mg. Do not consume more than 25mg a day unless advised to by a doctor.

Foods high in zinc

• oysters

• beef

• spinach

• wheat germ

• pumpkin seeds

• lentils