Producing a head full of healthy hair is not easy for anyone. Diet, nutrition and lifestyle all play key roles in contributing to healthy hair. In addition, many men face the other side of the coin of hair growth--fighting hair loss. While there is no cure for baldness and no magic formula to make hair grow, there are some time-tested things that men can do to encourage hair growth and reduce hair loss.
Go On a Hair-Loss Diet
Changing your diet to one that promotes hair growth can be helpful. According to www.holisticonline.com, hair is made up of mostly protein, thus, eating a diet high in protein means that there are plenty of amino acids available for hair construction. Foods like brewer's yeast and wheat germ are high in protein.
Use a Multiple Vitamin
Adding a good multiple vitamin to your routine can help hair growth, according to Dr. George Obikoya of the Vitamin and Nutrition Center. The B vitamins are crucial in helping the body synthesize protein. Eating spinach, broccoli, kale, eggs and whole grains will boast your B vitamin intake of niacin, folic acid and biotin. Also, vitamins A and E are important for luscious-looking hair.
Exercise for Hair Growth
Exercise is known to increase the body's circulation, which means more blood flows to the scalp. This stimulates the hair follicles as the much-needed vitamins, minerals and proteins found in the blood are now available for hair growth. Aerobic exercise combined with scalp massage may be just the ticket for some men to see positive results.
Avoid hair killers
Avoid excessive nicotine, alcohol and caffeine. According to Allhairlosstreatements.com, caffeine destroys nutrients in the body that are necessary for shiny hair. Nicotine and caffeine are known to cause hardening and restriction of blood vessels, making it hard for nourishing blood flow to reach the scalp area.
Save Your Money
According to the American Hair Loss Association, medical cures are showing limited effectiveness for hair loss. The only encouragement the AHLA offers is that DHT in the bloodstream can signal hair follicles to slow hair growth, which is linked to pattern baldness in those who have inherited DHT-sensitive hair follicles. Thus, medications to reduce DHT in the bloodstream are looking promising, but there are side effects that are dose-related. Talk to your doctor about these medical options.
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