Include these 5 vitamins in your daily diet to stop hair loss once and for all

It’s time to strengthen your tresses by including natural vitamins in your daily diet and stop hair loss.
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Consume these 5 vitamins for longer and stronger hair. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
Nikita Bhardwaj Published: 29 Jul 2020, 16:06 pm IST
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If you have used all the available hair products that make tall claims about being effective in the case of hair loss without actually showing any results, we have some news for you: If you are not eating right, then even the best hair care remedy is not going to work because the problem lies with your nutrition quotient.

Hair loss can be due to many reasons such as scalp problems, humidity, excessive sweating, amongst other factors. But, if there is no major medical condition then it can be curbed only by giving your body certain nutrients it has been missing out on. Vitamins top the chart of effective ways of achieving a longer and stronger mane. 

If your diet is not right, then you can have a hair loss problem called telogen effluvium. This problem is very common and hair fall is one of the prime symptoms of it. The good news is that it can be rectified by including a few vitamins in your diet. Want to know which ones you need the most?

Here are those five vitamins that you need to swear by to avoid hair fall:

1. Vitamin A
If your hair is frizzy, lackluster, and breaks with just one stroke of the hairbrush, then you must include vitamin A in your diet. Basically, vitamin A is known to produce sebum on your scalp which locks moisture and nourishes your hair to boost growth.

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Eat vitamins and get rid of that frizz. Image courtesy: FRIENDS

Best sources of vitamin A: Spinach, carrot, tomato, sweet potato, milk, eggs, mango, papaya, and watermelon.

2. Biotin
Hair thinning points to weak hair and weak hair mean you’re likely to end up with more hair fall resulting in further thinning. Biotin or B vitamin is one of the best vitamins when it comes to your tresses.

When you lack biotin, your body is unable to create enough red blood cells because of which less oxygen travels through your scalp. Due to this, your scalp is not properly nourished and you experience hair fall. According to a study published in the journal of Dermatology and Therapy, biotin deficiency can also lead to alopecia, a common hair loss problem.

Best sources of biotin: Egg yolk, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, milk, cheese, and yogurt.

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3. Vitamin C
Vitamin C not just boosts your overall immune system but it also keeps a check on free radicals that hamper the growth of your hair. If you eat a diet that is rich in vitamin C then the antioxidants in it will keep scalp problems at bay while also eradicating free radicals and reducing hair loss.

Have you heard of collagen? Well, it is an important part of your hair structure but it can’t be created by your body if you lack vitamin C. Hence, you need to ensure you’re consuming enough vitamin C.

Best sources of vitamin C: Citrus fruits like orange, sweet lime, amla, strawberries.

4. Vitamin D
The deficiency of vitamin D can also lead to alopecia. In women, it is commonly known as female pattern hair loss. According to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, vitamin D receptors help in the formation of new hair follicles which lead to the growth of new hair strands. Due to this, the bald patch resumes hair growth.

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Take care of your scalp to reduce hair fall. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Best sources of vitamin D: Egg yolk, fish (salmon), mushrooms, oats, soy milk, and tofu.

5. Vitamin E
Vitamin E works almost on similar lines as vitamin C. This one is also rich in antioxidants and helps in reducing oxidative stress and hair fall.

Best sources of vitamin E: Spinach, broccoli, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, wheat germ oil, mango, and kiwi.

So, ladies, pledge to include these vitamins in your daily diet because when you can fix your hair problems with food, why try anything else?

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