Diet and Hair Loss
Nutritional deficiencies can
contribute
to increased hair shedding by weakening hair shafts that cause breakage to the
hair and slow regrowth.
Hair problems that are caused by nutritional
deficiencies can be corrected by a proper diet. Principal nutrients that are
involved include vitamin A, certain B vitamins, the vitamin biotin, vitamin C,
copper, iron, zinc, protein, and water.
Vitamin A
Adequate intake of vitamin A is vital in helping to promote the growth and health of cells and tissues throughout the body, including the hair and scalp.
Vitamin A
Adequate intake of vitamin A is vital in helping to promote the growth and health of cells and tissues throughout the body, including the hair and scalp.
Prolonged vitamin
A
deficiency can lead to hair loss and dandruff caused by the buildup of cellular
debris in the hair follicles.
The daily intake of vitamin A for adults is 5,000
IU (international units).
Vitamin A hair loss
The body actually gets vitamin A in two ways: from plant sources in the form of carotenoids, such as beta carotene, that convert to vitamin A in the body.
Vitamin A hair loss
The body actually gets vitamin A in two ways: from plant sources in the form of carotenoids, such as beta carotene, that convert to vitamin A in the body.