Vitamins For Hair Growth

These vitamins for hair growth are important to promote healthy hair. This article will teach you which vitamins you should take for hair growth and how to stop vitamin loss.

Factors including pregnancy and other hormone disrupters such as menopause, and stress over a prolonged period can all cause hair loss or poor hair condition, but faulty nutrition, such as too little protein and a deficiency of Iron or Zinc in the diet, is definitely the major cause.

The following information is taken from Patrick Holford’s New Optimum Nutrition Bible which is the book that I use as my health bible and can recommend unreservedly. As you can see if you want the right vitamins for hair growth you will need to consider your diet and lifestyle carefully.

Vitamins For Hair Growth

•Oily hair can be caused by vitamin B deficiency

•Dry or brittle hair is often a sign of essential fat deficiency

•Poor hair growth can be a sign of zinc deficiency

•Hair loss is linked to a lack of iron, vitamin B1, vitamin C and Lysine (an amino acid)

•Drink plenty of safe water to keep your hair and body hydrated

A combination of good nutrition, stimulating the scalp with massage and correcting hormonal imbalances has proven to be the best way of treating hair loss. In addition you should take the following hair care tips into account;

•Improving the circulation to the head by hanging upside down or doing inversion poses in Yoga can also be beneficial, and not only for your hair growth! For more information on yoga, go to our interesting yoga page.

You should also:

Cut down on tea and coffee. These are stimulants that increase the excretion of water and nutrients and, unless these are replaced, can cause dry hair of poor condition. They also hamper the absorption of minerals.

Some contraceptive pills deplete B complex vitamins and Zinc which are important for strong hair growth. If you notice a change in your hair after starting on contraception, or changing your pill, do go and see your doctor.

Some drugs may cause hair loss so if you are taking any of the following drugs and are experiencing hair loss, chat to your doctor about an alternative:

•Accutane (acne)

•Paxil and Prozac (antidepressant)

•Some blood pressure drugs and antifungals have also been known to be culprits.

Alcohol increases blood flow to the tissues by dilating the blood vessels so it should be good for healthy hair.

Unfortunately, it is an antagonist to some vitamins and minerals that are necessary for healthy hair so consumption should be limited.

Sugar, in excess, and nicotine are also vitamin robbers that will affect your health and therefore your hair.

Believe it or not, regular exercise is also important for the health of your hair! The reasoning behind this is that it promotes good circulation and sees that the hair root receives vital oxygen and vitamins for hair growth.

Please also have a look at hair care tips and what causes hair loss