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6 Common Facts about Keratin

Keratin-Rich Foods

Some foods in the diet can provide necessary nutrients to aid in the production of keratin in the body. These include:

– Eggs: This food is rich in protein, which is needed for keratin production. It also provides vitamin A, vitamin B12, and calcium.

– Salmon: This fish contains a lot of biotin, zinc, and protein.

– Onion: This food provides vitamin C, B vitamins, zinc, and N-acetylcysteine.

– Sweet potato: Rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, and biotin.

– Sunflower seeds: Provide biotin, zinc, vitamin E, and B vitamins.

– Mango: Rich in vitamin C and vitamin A.

– Garlic: High in N-acetylcysteine.

– Kale: Contain vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, and calcium.

– Beef liver: A great source of biotin

– Carrot: Rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, B vitamins, zinc, and vitamin C [7]