Poor Diet and Hair Loss

Hair loss affects up to 40% of women and half of men at some point in their lifetimes. You may have tried different hair products which promised to help with the problem but have not had good results. Some doctors are saying you need to look at your diet and consume foods that will help your hair. Hairdressers have been saying for years that poor nutrition can cause your hair to be dull and lifeless, and it may even affect how well it grows. So here we have two expert sources saying the same thing. Veterinarians will also tell you that hair growth is related to diet with pets. Vets see hair quality as an indicator of diet. Here is a list of foods and nutrients that doctors say may help with hair growth.

Salmon - Omega-3-rich foods such as salmon and sardines help seal in your hair's shine. Omega 3 fatty acids are very important to healthy hair. When the body is starved of essential nutrients such as the Omega 3 fatty acids, the hair can become dull and break easily. They also help your hair be healthier because they feed the hair follicles which stimulates growth. Take 3 to 6 grams per day of omega 3 for a month and see if you can't see a difference.

Protein - Hair is protein therefore; a diet that is too low in protein may cause some thinning in hair or a slowing in the growth cycle. So, if you eat a protein-rich diet it will often result in improved hair growth. dietitians say good sources of protein are fish, eggs, beans and yogurt. Soy protein has also been found to be helpful in stimulating hair growth. Tofu is one of the best sources of soy. If you don't like tofu try soy milk or soy ice cream. Other suggestions from nutritionists for hair growth are brewer's yeast, wheat germ and a daily dose of two tablespoons of granulated lecithin.

Vitamin E - Vitamin E is beneficial for hair growth because vitamin E contains valuable antioxidants that help to strengthen the immune system and improve circulation to all parts of the body, including the scalp. It is recommended that, if you are going to take a vitamin E supplement, you should start out at around 400 IU daily. For healthy adults, vitamin E is rarely toxic, but doses of more than 1,000 IU daily can cause some problems such as making blood too thin. So start slowly with your dosage to make sure you don't have problems. Good food sources for Vitamin E are fortified ready-to-eat cereals, sunflower seeds, almonds, turnip greens, tomatoes, pine nuts and peanut butter

Oysters - The key to their power and hair-boosting abilities is zinc -- a powerful antioxidant. You can also get zinc from whole grains, nuts, beef and lamb.

Carrots - Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp along with good vision. No other vegetable contains as much beta-carotene as carrots. In our body, beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A. Vitamin A in addition to helping with vision and the immune system also has positive effects on our hair, nails and skin.

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