Which types of food are good for your hair and which foods are bad for your hair?

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1. Janhavi B says:

   March 9, 2010 at 7:13 am

   Vitamins for hair growth.

   Hair loss or baldness is caused mainly due to the lack of Vitamin B supplements. Vitamin B5 contains pantothenic acid and B3 (niacin that is vital for hair growth). B6 is equally important to the body, as it contains the nutrients of zinc, sulfur, magnesium and biotin.
   The body also requires Vitamin A. Fatty acids such as primrose oil, flaxseed oil or salmon oil need to be consumed for enhancing hair growth.

   Vitamin E is meant for stimulating the oxygen intake in the body and improves the blood circulation. If there is proper blood circulation, hair growth is enhanced. Vitamin C assists the normal functioning of capillaries that carries the blood to the scalp. Even zinc is an important supplement, which should be consumed as it assists hair growth.

   Biotin is necessary for hair growth. There are many sources of biotin such as brewer’s yeast, brown rice, bulgur, green peas, lentils, oats, soybeans, sunflower seeds, and walnuts. It is present in some shampoos, so you can use shampoos, which contain biotin. It is advised to consult a physician before taking any vitamins or medications for hair growth.

   Nutritional tips to hair growth.

   1. Eat adequate amounts of protein.
   Protein is composed of the amino acids essential for the building of new cells, including hair. Five amino acids are of particular relevance to hair growth – cystine, cysteine, methionine, arginine and lysine.
   Inadequate protein intake over a lengthy period can force hair into the resting phase with shedding a few months later. It is obvious then that sufficient portions of protein rich foods should form part of your daily diet to get back the hair growth. The best sources of dietary protein are lean meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, soy, nuts, grains and seeds. At least 15% of your daily calories should come from protein-rich foods.

   2. Eat adequate amounts of useful carbohydrates.
   Carbs are an essential source of energy and help in the growth of body tissues, including hair growth. They are an important source of the B vitamins that are vital to healthy hair growth.
   It is important that you concentrate on consuming non-refined carbs rather than the sugars and white flour that are so prevalent in many over-refined carb products. You should place an emphasis on consuming vegetables, fruits, whole grains, brown rice and potatoes. It is recommended that you obtain 55-60% of your daily calories from the carbohydrates found in these foods.

   3. Achieve a healthy balance of dietary fats.
   Fat is used in energy production and can be found in both animal and plant foods. Your body needs sufficient levels of fat to maintain good health. That fat should be obtained from a mixture of lean animal and plant sources. Roughly 25-30% of your daily calories should come from these sources.
   Together with all these facts, certainly you can expect a good and healthy hair growth. Another important factor is that we cannot make hair growth super fast, as asked by many girls.
2. Rodica says:

   March 9, 2010 at 7:13 am

   Nuts are good. No kidding
3. angel says:

   March 9, 2010 at 7:13 am

   I recently read that eating an apple a day stimulates hair growth. can’t hurt to try and test that theory
4. Calypso says:

   March 9, 2010 at 7:13 am

   eggs are supposed to be good for your hair……