4 nutrients for healthy hair

I’ve been asked very often about what I do to get my hair growing so fast. In my post on 7 ways to grow healthy hair, I had mentioned about some nutrients that will help you with healthy hair. Though genetics plays the most important role above all, nutrients can affect hair health to a great degree.

No products like shampoos or hair masks that claim to increase hair growth work (other than those prescribed by a doctor). Those products work on the outside – they cannot seep into the hair follicles (which is where growth takes place). Include the following nutrients in your diet and you should be starting to see results in a few months! Remember that consistency is the key 🙂 You can always look out for other sources for the below nutrients.

Hair loss : Protein – Protein is the building block of hair. Without enough protein, hair can get brittle and weak. I have egg whites, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds.

Hair loss : Biotin – Too little biotin can cause brittle hair and hair loss. Almonds & eggs are rich in biotin.

Dull hair : Omega-3 – These are essential for scalp health and hair shine. I include chia seeds and flaxseed oil and take omega 3 supplements. Fish and walnuts are also a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids.

Hair loss : Iron – Hair follicles are nourished with nutrients by blood vessels. And iron is important for optimum blood health.  I like spinach and broccoli. I also take dexorange syrup to fight anemia (especially before my periods start). Soyabean and sesame seeds are also a good source of iron.

You can also read – Hair fall : Causes and Remedies