Eyelashes play an important role in the health of your eyes. These fine hairs growing out of your eyelids protect the eyes from dirt and dust, and serve as a warning system when something comes too close to your eyes. In addition, they serve an ornamental function, framing the eyes and contributing to your appearance. Losing your eyelashes can be alarming, but there are nutrients you can take to help you avoid this.
Biotin
While most people only need small amounts of biotin to meet their nutritional needs, according to MayoClinic.com, you need biotin to form fatty acids and glucose, both of which find use as energy for your body. This nutrient also metabolizes amino acids and carbohydrates. When you experience a deficiency in the biotin you require, it may result in hair loss, including the loss of your eyelashes. Your physician may recommend biotin supplements, although you can also modify your diet to eat foods with more biotin. MedlinePlus indicates that you can find biotin in food rich in the B vitamins, including eggs, fish, lean beef, white and sweet potatoes, broccoli, legumes, whole grain cereals and milk and other dairy products. The recommended daily intake of biotin is 30 mcg daily for both men and women.
Vitamin Bh
Vitamin Bh, also known as inositol and vitamin B-8, is one of the B complex vitamins. This nutrient is required for forming cell membranes in your body, as well as transporting fats, but is not considered a vital nutrient, according to the Health Library website. The Vital Health Zone website notes that an inositol deficiency may result in hair loss. While it's not common, certain groups of people may find themselves at risk, including alcoholics, people who drink high volumes of coffee, those on antibiotics and some other drugs, and people under stress. You may also experience an inositol deficiency if you have high blood pressure. In addition to taking inositol supplements, the foods you can eat to increase your inositol intake and decrease your risk of losing your eyelashes include wheat germ, brewer's yeast, bananas, liver, brown rice, oat flakes, unrefined molasses, nuts and raisins, according to the Vitamins and Health Supplements Guide.
Vitamin C
To protect your eyelashes from falling out, consider adding more vitamin C to your diet. The University of Maryland Medical Center website notes that a vitamin C deficiency may result in hair loss. It recommends taking 500 to 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily for its anti-oxidant properties to treat hair disorders. The American Pregnancy Association indicates that if you experience hair loss during pregnancy, supplementing your diet with vitamin C is safe to combat its effects. KidsHealth from Nemours reports that you can eat a variety of foods to get more vitamin C, including cantaloupe, sweet bell peppers, kiwi fruit, cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes, strawberries, and oranges and other citrus fruits.
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