Foods that enhance Hair Growth & Reduce Hair Loss
Spinach
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In some cases (particularly in women), a mineral deficiency is the cause of hair loss. "It's important to make sure you don't have a lack of something in your diet that could be leading to hair loss. It is important to check protein levels, iron, iron storage, vitamin D and a number of other labs to make sure you don't have deficiencies."
Spinach is loaded with iron and contains sebum, which acts as a natural conditioner for hair. The leafy green also provides omega-3 acids, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron. All help keep hair lustrous, shiny and, most importantly, out of the drain.
2 Sunflower Seeds
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Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin B5 (known as pantothenic acid), which helps with blood flow to your scalp and hair growth. Pantothenic acid deficiencies have been identified as a nutrient connected to hair loss. Just one ounce of the seeds serves up a solid 20 percent of your DV of the vitamin.
3 Salmon
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The human body can do a lot of crazy stuff, like turning sunlight into bone-strengthening vitamin D. Something it can't do, however, is make omega-3 fatty acids. In addition to helping you stay fit and disease free, omega-3's enable you to grow hair and keep it shiny and full.
"Omega-3's are anti-inflammatory. They can help if you have inflammation that's causing hair shedding," says Dr. Jacob. It's best to get omega-3s from natural sources, such as salmon and cold-water fish like sardines and mackerel.
4 Beets
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This ruby red root is rich in natural chemicals known as nitrates. After being broken down in your body, these chemicals may contribute to improved circulation, according to a British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study, which may bring oxygen and nutrients to your hair follicles.
5 Oatmeal
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Oats are rich in beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber. Both male-pattern balding and female hair loss is often associated with insulin resistance. Due to its high concentration of fiber, oatmeal is one food that help improve the body's insulin sensitivity.