Minerals and Vitamin Intake
Some specific minerals and vitamins play an important role in making your hair look strong and healthy. These include:
– Vitamin A: yogurt, eggs, milk, spinach, pumpkin, carrots, or sweet potatoes
– Vitamin B: dairy products, seeds, nuts, avocados, salmon, liver, or egg yolk
– Vitamin C: bell peppers, strawberries, citrus fruits
– Vitamin D: egg yolk, fatty fish, and fortified juice or milk
– Vitamin E: avocadoes, spinach, almonds, sunflower seeds, and fatty fish
– Iron: spinach, lentils, red meat, eggs, clams, oysters
– Zinc: lentils, pumpkin seeds, beef, and oysters
Some studies have shown that a lack of these minerals and vitamins many be associated with hair loss. If you cannot get these substances enough from the diet, consider taking supplements. However, make sure to talk with your healthcare provider in advance to avoid possible side effects. [8]
