Friday, October 20, 2006

Vitamins For Hair Loss


A balanced diet is necessary for supplying adequate amounts of nutrients, minerals and vitamins to the body .lack of a proper diet often results in hair loss. Hence, hair loss can be treated by intake of dietary supplements, like minerals and vitamins, especially the B Vitamins (B5, B6, and niacin), Biotin, Inositol and Folic Acid. It has been proved that ample intake of vitamins counters hair loss and promotes the growth of healthy and shiny hair.

Vitamins can help in treating hair loss in a number of ways:

- Vitamins obstruct the production of di-hydro testosterone or DHT one of the principal causes that trigger hair loss.

- Vitamins revitalize damaged hair follicles and thereby promote hair growth.

- Vitamins nourish and heal the scalp.

A number of vitamin formulas have topical application, like shampoos or serums that are to be applied on the scalp. This provide a two-pronged approach to combating hair loss both from inside the system and from outside the body. However, it should be borne in mind that there is no quick-fix method for curing hair loss troubles; all the products require sustained use for optimum results.

B-Vitamins

Food items like beans, peas, cauliflower, soy beans, and eggs are sources of vitamin B, which is very important for the health of the scalp and hair. Vitamins B3 (niacin), B5 (also called pantothenic acid), and B6 (pyridoxine) should be taken as nutritional supplement for treating hair loss. Folic acid is a type of B vitamin (B9) that delays the onset of grey hair, and is useful in preventing hair loss.

Biotin

Biotin is essential for healthy hair and skin and may be effective in preventing male pattern baldness. Brown rice, brewers yeast, sunflower seeds, green peas, soybeans, oats, lentils and walnuts are excellent sources of this vitamin. Supplements can also be used to counter excessive hair loss.

Other Vitamins:

Inositol is for healthful for hair.

Vitamin C helps in increasing the blood circulation in the scalp and ensuring that the hair follicles get adequate supply of nutrients.

Vitamin E

This vitamin aids in improving uptake of oxygen, which leads to better health of the scalp and hair.

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