Best Diet To Stop Hair Loss

Believe me or not, most of the people lose hair because they do not know how to take care of them. Almost all of us take our hair for granted and do not think of caring them – unless we start losing them. Once we start losing our hair, it is very difficult to stop hair fall. Regaining our lost hair is even more difficult and a hair transplant remains the only option.
There are many things which can contribute to hair loss. Personally I believe that the use of hair products is an important factor, and I have written on this topic. Other important factors include lack of exercise and physical activity, smoking, styling, and diet.
Today, we are going to talk about the important topic of diet for maintaining healthy hair. It is said that “we are what we eat.”So if our hair is not getting the right nutrition, we cannot expect them to be healthy and long-lived. Read this article for comprehensive information about the diet you need to keep your hair at its best.
Calories and Proteins
Adequate caloric intake is necessary for maintaining proper weight and performing day to day tasks. Taking more calories than your requirement will make you overweight and obese. Taking less will impede your mental and physical functioning including hair. Your daily caloric requirement can be calculated by your lean body mass (LBM), basal metabolic rate (BMR), and activity level. You should have an idea for your daily caloric need to maintain your health and hair.
Proteins are building blocks of our body. Adequate intake of protein is necessary for hair growth and their health. There are different amino acids which make the proteins necessary. These include lysine, arginine, cystine, cysteine, and methionine. Methionine and cysteine are two especially important amino acids with reference to our hair. Our body breaks down proteins to obtain these important amino acids. These amino acids are found in lean meats, grains, nuts, soy, eggs,fish, and dairy products. If adequate protein is not included in your diet, a protein supplement can be considered.
The Good Fats
Essential fatty acids or good fats such as omega-3 and omega-6oils are very important for proper functioning of our body. Our bodies cannot produce these, so we have to include these in our diet. Fish (salmon, sardines, tuna), plants (soybeans, flaxseed, pumpkin seed), and nut oils (walnut) are good sources of essential fats. Fish oil capsules can be taken, if the diet is deficient in essential fatty acids.
If the deficiency of essential fatty acids persists for two to four months, hair dryness, change of hair color, scalp redness, and flakes may occur. Consumption of too much fat, especially the saturated fat, is bad for hair as well as overall health.
Vitamins
Vitamins are organic compounds necessary to sustain life. We obtain these vitamins from our diet. These vitamins work to facilitate critical chemical reactions in our body. Vitamins are also necessary to maintain healthy hair. When taking supplements of vitamins, pay special attention that you take the vitamins within the safe limits, because taking excessive vitamins can be counterproductive. Here are the vitamins you need to maintain the health of your hair – and the rest of you!
Vitamin A: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. It protects hair follicles from damage by free radicals. Foods high in vitamin A include carrots, broccoli, and liver. The recommended dose of daily vitamin A intake is 900 micro-grams (mcg) (3,000 IU) for men and 700 micrograms (2,300 IU) for women.
Vitamin B-complex: This group includes thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, cobalmin, and antothenic acid. Vitamin B-complex rich foods include potatoes, bananas, tuna, and turkey. Its deficiency can cause anemia and neurological problems.
Biotin and folic acid are especially important for our hair. Biotin is found in beans, bread, fish, and legumes. Recommended quantity is 30-100 mcg daily. Folic acid is very important to maintain hair follicle cell division and growth. The recommended quantity is 400 mcg per day. It is found in leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce, dried beans, and other vegetables and fruits.Pregnant and nursing women should consult a doctor for recommended dose of folic acid.
Vitamin C: This vitamin is essential to maintain healthy collagen in the connective tissue in our body and hair follicles. Citrus fruit is a rich source of Vitamin C. The recommended dose is 90 mg to 2 grams per day.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. This provides physical stability of cell membranes, including the cell membrane of hair follicles. Vitamin E can be called an excellent vitamin for its positive effects on our health and wellbeing. The recommended dose is up to 400 IU. Nuts, asparagus, and corn are vitamin E rich foods.
Minerals
Minerals are inorganic elements that are essential for our health. Minerals essential for our hair health are copper, iodine, iron, selenium, silica, and zinc. Make sure that these minerals are included in sufficient quantities in your diet. These minerals will help you maintain healthy hair, body, and mind.
This is it. I hope that this article will serve as a basic point in your hair care information gathering quest. Keep visiting us for new information about your hair and health.