VITAMINS FOR HEALTHIER HAIR AND SCALP

Hair loss is an issue for everyone. Regardless if you are a man or a woman, young or old, this menacing condition sure is a devastating problem that totally drives a person’s confidence down the drain.

One way to stop hair loss is to prevent it from occurring. Sure there are a lot of cures that can help stimulate hair growth but the main problem with these hair loss treatment products are the side effects.

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Firstly, try to treat hair loss by providing the nutrients it needs.

Vitamins are organic compounds that provide nutrients to the body for it to work properly. Vitamins are not naturally produced by the body, so it is crucial to consume these organic compounds at a regular basis. Some vitamins help improve some organs like vitamin A for example, improves eye site. Vitamin C increase wound healing. Vitamin D for stronger bones, and the list goes on. Hair also has a list of vitamin that it needs for healthy growth.

Biotin or Vitamin B7 can help prevent hair fall. Food sources rich with this vitamin are liver, eggs, salmon, tomatoes, carrots, walnut, lettuce, oats, cauliflower, soybeans, and sunflower seeds.

Inositol help in hair growth and lack of this vitamin can cause eczema and patchy hair loss. It is found in cabbage, peanuts, grapefruit, raisins, milk, molasses and whole grains.

Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid or vitamin B3, encourages growth of thicker hair strands. It also improves blood circulation and this includes the scalp. Good scalp circulation provides better transport of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. Food sources rich is niacin are chicken, tuna, beef, salmon, milk, eggs, tomatoes, leafy vegetable, sweet potatoes, carrots, whole grains, mushrooms, and nuts.

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine is an important provide in keeping the skin and hair healthy. This vitamin keep the hair strands strong, lack of this vitamin can cause brittle and dry hair. Foods rich in pyridoxine are turnip greens spinach and bell peppers.

Before grabbing your first hair loss treatment product, why not try taking these vitamins first. Of all you know you might not need those expensive treatments.