Hormones, heredity, and aging are all contributing factors to hair loss in women. Many women do not experience drastic hair loss until after menopause. Two or three months after having a baby, women can lose some hair due to hormonal changes which prevent normal hair loss during pregnancy. Minor hair loss may begin as soon as puberty and continue into old age. Certain vitamins can provide nutrients that are helpful in the prevention of hair loss.
Vitamin B Complex
B vitamins are an essential component in maintaining the health and further growth of hair. Vitamins B3, B5, and B6 are particularly important for hair growth. Food sources which contain B vitamins include beans, carrots, cauliflower, and eggs. Women are advised to take a vitamin B complex and eat food rich in B vitamins for optimal results.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C works to improve blood circulation to the scalp maintaining the capillaries that carry nutrient rich blood to hair follicles. Vitamin C also preserves the antioxidant action of the hair follicles. Vitamin C can be found in all fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is useful in the fight against hair loss in women by improving the health and growth of hair by enhancing immune function. Vitamin E also helps increase circulation to the scalp through an increase in oxygen uptake. Women can find vitamin E in food sources such as sunflower seeds, almonds, and peanut butter.
References
- Mayo Clinic: Hair loss [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hair-loss/DS00278/DSECTION=tests-and-diagnosis]
- "Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing"; Phyllis A. Balch; 2000
- Health.gov: Food Sources of Select Nutrients [http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/appendixb.htm]
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