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Hair Growth: A list of the best foods to eat to support healthy hair

by trico.lab |

When it comes to health it’s what’s on the inside that counts. That’s why what you put into your body can affect so many different aspects of your life. Hair growth is no different. We typically associate healthy hair with using products that make it shiny and look silky soft, however, what you eat can change the look and feel of your hair.

 

Hair growth can be affected by calorie and protein malnutrition or by a micronutrition deficiency. Hair follicles are some of the most active cells in the body but they need the right sustenance to perform their tasks to keep hair healthy. To do so, we need to eat the right foods to provide the nutrients they need.

 

Here are some of the best foods you can eat to support healthy hair growth:

  1. Eggs

    Incorporating more eggs into your diet can result in healthy hair. How? It’s simple. Eggs, more specifically the yolk, are packed full of nutrients such as protein, biotin, vitamin A and E, and folate. Eggs are an inexpensive, high-quality protein source with multiple vitamins and minerals. Eating the right amounts of protein is vital for healthy hair as hair follicles are made up of mostly protein, including biotin. Biotin is an important factor in hair growth as it helps the production of a hair protein called keratin, which is the key structural material that hair is made up of.

     

    1. Berries

    Berries are rich in vitamin C with strong antioxidant properties. These antioxidants can help fight against free radicals in the hair, which are unstable and highly reactive molecules that can cause damage. To counteract this, eating foods rich in vitamin C such as strawberries can help lower the chance of these free radicals causing damage to your hair. Vitamin C is also important in building more of the collagen protein that is an integral part of the hair structure.

     

    1. Spinach

    This leafy, green vegetable is another great source for healthy hair growth. Spinach is a very versatile vegetable and contains iron, vitamin A, and folate among many other vitamins and minerals. Iron is needed to help bring oxygen to your body’s tissue, therefore boosting circulation all the way to the hair’s roots, which in turn can help the hair grow faster. Most people with iron deficiencies will often find that the health of their hair is impacted and can lead to hair loss. Making sure you get enough iron into your diet will ensure healthy hair growth with the added benefit of more energy.

     

    1. Fatty fish

    Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily found in fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel and are considered to promote overall health. This can help improve the body’s natural functions and stimulate hair growth, promote hair strength, and nourish hair follicles. Omega-3 can also fight inflammation, which is necessary for reducing inflammation of the hair follicles that leads to hair loss. Omega-3 supplements can be taken but it is always best to check with your doctor before use.

     

    1. Avocado

    The key to healthy hair is also making sure you’re taking care of your immune system. Vitamin E helps strengthen the body’s natural defence system against illness and also helps maintain healthy skin. Most people tend to forget about scalp care but it’s one of the most important factors when trying to grow your hair. Dandruff, irritated scalps, or excessive sun exposure can damage the hair follicles and cause it to lose its lustre, shine, and structure. Eating avocados can help increase your vitamin E intake and keep the skin around your hair follicles healthy to promote stronger, healthier hair.

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    Other options for hair growth

    Eating a well-balanced diet is the key to successfully growing strong, healthy hair. However, we understand that some people may not be able to eat certain foods due to allergies or beliefs. If this is the case, try the one-a-day capsule of Good Hair Vitamins to get achieve the ultimate hair growth.

     

    Trico.lab products provide vitamins and minerals to support healthy hair and hair growth by filling in any nutritional gaps. It may take as little as a few weeks or could be up to 3-6 months to see results, but this may vary depending on each individuals diet, age, current hair health and lifestyle.