There are products that claim they can grow your hair faster, stronger and thicker. In reality, the best thing you can do for your hair and scalp health is to eat a well-balanced diet that includes vitamins. Certain vitamins help your hair and scalp maintain their health by promoting improved circulation, enhancing your immune system and preventing hair loss.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A can be found in a variety of foods, including meat, dairy products, green vegetables, apricots, peaches, fish, carrots and eggs. Vitamin A helps produce sebum in your scalp. Sebum is oil that your glands secrete and can help prevent your scalp from becoming dry and unhealthy.
B-Vitamins
There are several types of B vitamins that improve the health your hair. Vitamin B12 is beneficial for preventing hair loss and can be found in fish, eggs, chicken and milk. Niacin, or B3, improves blood circulation in your scalp and can also be found meat sources such as fish, chicken and turkey. Vitamin B5 and B6 both help prevent hair loss. B5 is found is egg yolks, Brewer's yeast and whole grain breads. B6 is found in vegetables, whole grain cereals, meats and egg yolks.
Biotin
Biotin can be found in hair care products, foods and supplements. It improves your hair and scalp health and can possibly prevent hair loss. Biotin is found in lentils, oats, walnuts, soybeans, sunflower seeds and brown rice.
Vitamin C
This vitamin is traditionally used to improve your immune system and fight colds. It can also be beneficial for your hair's health. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps maintain hair and skin health. You can find vitamin C in strawberries, oranges, grapefruit, pineapple, cantaloupe, tomatoes, green peppers and vegetables.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E improves the health of your hair by first improving your immune system. As this vitamin enhances your immune system, your hair health is also enhanced. Vitamin E also improves the amount of oxygen in your blood stream, which can improve the blood circulation in your scalp. You can find it in leafy, green vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.
Inositol
Inositol is less commonly known vitamin. It is found in whole grains, citrus fruits and liver. It promotes healthy hair at the cellular level. Consume 200mg per day.
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