This is certainly not earth
shattering news but is well worth repeating if you are trying to
discover how to help prevent hair loss.
It is a known fact that a high level of nutrition gained by maintaining
a healthy diet rich in fresh leafy greens and fruits in season is one
of the most important aspects of preventing hair loss (amongst other
conditions) in both women and men.
Even though there are a number of different causes for hair loss and
baldness, a regular exercise program and healthy food have proven to
bring positive results in many people suffering from hair loss. Some of
the most common dietary nutrients known to assist with hair loss
include:
• protein
• iron
• copper
• iodine
• zinc
• many vitamins including A and B groups
• silica
• biotin
• folic acid
As well as having a good knowledge of which vitamins and nutrients to
increase in your diet, you must take the time to educate yourself about
what foods contain which vitamins and minerals, so as you are aware of
the correct foods that can contribute to stemming hair thinning or even
baldness.
If you are suffering from hair loss then before rushing out to buy huge
amounts of over the counter vitamin supplements, there are some things
you should first consider. Most vitamin supplements available in stores
do not get absorbed into the body as they should. This is because they
are chemically processed. In addition, over dosage on some over the
counter vitamin supplements can cause adverse reactions as well as
toxicity problems so please be a little careful and do your research
first.
Hair loss prevention is best achieved when a person is obtaining all
the essential vitamins and minerals through the food they eat.
Vitamin A is one of the most important vitamins to assist with the
prevention of hair loss. Vitamin A helps prevent clogging and drying of
the sebaceous glands, which is necessary to achieve essential hair
follicle lubrication. This can help prevent hair thinning and baldness.
Here are some great sources of vitamin A:
• fish oil (an oily fish like Salmon is really good and is high in
omega 3)
• fortified milk
• fresh farm eggs
• liver
• orange colored vegetables
• and of course, fresh green leafy vegetables contain sufficient
amounts.
Vitamin B is another essential nutrient that will help in the
prevention of hair loss and balding. It is also really good for red
blood cell metabolism, and helps in making hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is
necessary to transport oxygen from the lungs to your body tissues – and
that includes our hair. Sufficient quantities of Vitamin B can be
obtained by eating foods from the following group:
• fish
• pork
• kidney
• liver
• chicken
• soybeans
The daily addition of at least one of these foods to your diet can most
definitely assist in the prevention of hair loss and balding. And here
is one last tip - folic acid is another important nutrient in our daily
diets to help prevent hair loss. One of the best sources of folic acid
can be found in liver.
So to quickly recap – to keep that falling hair at bay have a close
look at your current diet and see where it can be improved – when it
comes to hair loss prevention every little bit counts.
By: Allan Johns -
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Author Allan Johns is webmaster at www.betterhealthcentre.com/ and has
over twenty years experience in health and related industries. Allan
now devotes his time to sharing his vast knowledge with the millions of
other people also interested in better health solutions.
