Diet and Hair Loss (cont)
It has been said down the ages that you are what you eat, and it's no secret that your hair reflects your diet. So some of the main nutrients that you should ensure your diet includes are:
- Water
- Minerals – Copper, Iron, Zinc
- Vitamins A, B, C
- Proteins
- Amino acids
Water
Water is essentially the foundation for healthy living. Most people know the importance of consuming the recommended daily intake of 6-8 glasses of water per day, but very few people actually adhere to that recommendation. It is extremely important for good health in both your body and hair to ensure that your body is properly hydrated. Regardless if you have sufficient quantities or not of the required proteins, minerals and vitamins for healthy hair, if you are not sufficiently hydrated then the body will not be able to deliver these elements adequately around the body as well as your hair.
Minerals (Copper, Iron and Zinc)
Copper and Iron are essential (along with Vitamin B) in the function of hemoglobin. As discussed previously, hemoglobin is essential for the transport of oxygen in the bloodstream, and a lack of oxygen can result in weak damaged hair and follicles. Zinc is known to promote cell reproduction, tissue growth and repair, and assists the oil secreting glands attached to hair follicles. For a guide to the best sources of these minerals, click here.
Water is essentially the foundation for healthy living. Most people know the importance of consuming the recommended daily intake of 6-8 glasses of water per day, but very few people actually adhere to that recommendation. It is extremely important for good health in both your body and hair to ensure that your body is properly hydrated. Regardless if you have sufficient quantities or not of the required proteins, minerals and vitamins for healthy hair, if you are not sufficiently hydrated then the body will not be able to deliver these elements adequately around the body as well as your hair.
Minerals (Copper, Iron and Zinc)
Copper and Iron are essential (along with Vitamin B) in the function of hemoglobin. As discussed previously, hemoglobin is essential for the transport of oxygen in the bloodstream, and a lack of oxygen can result in weak damaged hair and follicles. Zinc is known to promote cell reproduction, tissue growth and repair, and assists the oil secreting glands attached to hair follicles. For a guide to the best sources of these minerals, click here.