| Hair loss is an inevitable condition that one has to face | | | | nuts, green leafy vegetables, and dried beans. |
| atleast once in his lifetime. Research has proved that | | | | Biotin: also known as Vitamin H, promotes |
| there is a strong connection between healthy hair and | | | | production of keratin, most imp part of hair. It enhances |
| a healthy body. That is why when we fall sick it | | | | hair follicles and promotes hair growth. It is commonly |
| affects our hair too. Nutrients in blood nourish the hair | | | | found in whole grains, egg yolks, liver, kidney, rice, milk, |
| follicles. If hair follicles become weak, hair loses its grip | | | | and brewer's yeast. |
| or hold and results into hair fall. These nutrients are | | | | Inositol: it is essential for keeping hair follicles |
| vitamins and without vitamins, hair does not become | | | | healthy. Main sources of Inositol are liver, citrus fruits, |
| healthy crop. | | | | brewer's yeast, and whole grains. |
| Remember; when we are sick, vitamins are absorbed | | | | Niacin or Vitamin B3: It promotes blood |
| from the hair by the body which results in hair loss. A | | | | circulation to the scalp. Sources are fish, chicken, meat, |
| healthy diet can provide all the essential vitamins to | | | | pork, prawns, almonds, peas, beans, tomatoes, wheat |
| hair. So it is essential to incorporate certain foods in | | | | products, green vegetables, turnips, carrots, milk and |
| your daily intake. The essential vitamins and their | | | | celery. |
| sources are: | | | | Pantothenic acid or Vitamin B5: Sources are |
| Vitamin A: it is an antioxidant which aids in | | | | mushrooms, poultry, fish, brewer's yeast, whole-grain |
| the production of sebum on the scalp. It is found in fish | | | | breads, whole grain cereals, legumes, avocados, nuts, |
| liver oil, milk, cheese, meat, eggs, broccoli, spinach, | | | | cheese, potatoes, egg yolk, milk, and bananas. It |
| cabbage, apricots, peaches, and carrots. | | | | prevents hair loss and graying of hair. |
| Vitamin C: it promotes the maintenance of | | | | Vitamin B6: Excellent sources for Vit B6 |
| healthy skin and hair. It is found in citrus fruits, | | | | (responsible for the hair color) are spinach and bell |
| strawberries, pineapples, tomatoes, kiwi fruit, green | | | | peppers. Other sources are whole grain cereals, egg |
| peppers, potatoes, and dark green vegetables. | | | | yolk and vegetables. |
| Vitamin E: It aids in circulation of blood in the | | | | Vitamin B12: It prevents hair loss and found in |
| scalp. Rich sources of Vitamin E are wheat germ oil, | | | | chicken, egg, fish and milk. |
| soybeans, cold pressed vegetable oils, raw seeds and | | | | |