◇ The virus also puts an immense amount of mental and physical stress on the body, which can again lead to hair loss.
◇In fact, many nutritional deficiencies are linked to hair loss.
◇Below are 5 vitamins and 3 other nutrients that may be important for hair growth.
◇1. Vitamin A
All cells need vitamin A for growth.
Vitamin A also helps skin glands make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum moisturizes the scalp and helps keep hair healthy.
Your hair needs vitamin A to stay moisturized and grow. Good sources include sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale and some animal foods.
While it’s important to get enough vitamin A.
Overdose of vitamin A can also contribute to hair loss.
◇2. B-Vitamins
One of the best known vitamins for hair growth is a B-vitamin called biotin.
Whole grains, meat, seafood and dark, leafy greens are all good sources of B-vitamins.
◇3. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is needed to make collagen and can help prevent hair from aging. Good sources include peppers, citrus fruits and strawberries.
◇4. Vitamin D
Low levels of vitamin D are linked to alopecia(hair loss).
Sources of vitamin D include fatty fish, cod liver oil, some mushrooms and fortified foods.
◇5. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can prevent oxidative stress.Sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach and avocados are all good sources of vitamin E.
6. Iron
Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to your cells.
Iron deficiency is a major cause of hair loss.
Sources of iron include clams, oysters, eggs, red meat, spinach and lentils.
7. Zinc
Zinc plays an important in hair tissue growth and repair.
Good sources include oysters, beef and pumpkin seeds.
8. Protein
Eating enough protein is important for hair growth.
Sources include Eggs, berries, shrimp, fatty fish, tofu, legumes and nuts.
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