Why Do Prenatal Vitamins Make Your Hair Grow at a Faster Rate?

Why Do Prenatal Vitamins Make Your Hair Grow at a Faster Rate?
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Many people believe that prenatal vitamins make hair grow at a faster rate because of the high amount of folic acid they contain. Folic acid and other B-complex vitamins encourage the production of new cells, including hair cells. However, there are others who dispute this claim and say pregnant women have faster-growing hair because of hormonal changes.

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Article reviewed by Renee Peterson Last updated on: Mar 12, 2011

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