20 Foods to Prevent Hair Loss

HAIR LOSS: 20 FOODS TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS AND WHY.

Some of the best foods to prevent hair loss are foods high in nutritional value like eggs, leafy greens and fatty fish. Whenever there is a deficiency in vitamins, biotin, riboflavin, iron and other nutrients, there is always a case of hair fall/ hair loss.

LIST OF WHAT FOODS TO EAT AND WHY

1. Eggs

2. Tangerines

3. Spinach

4. Salmon

5. Oatmeal

6. Papaya

7. Avocados

8. Almonds

9. Red meat

10. Beans

11. Berries

12. Sweet potatoes

13. Sweet pepper

14. Oysters

15. Guava

16. Onions

17. Tomatoes

18. Lentils

19. Liver

20. Walnut

Let's talk about the first six;

1.    Eggs.

Eggs contain biotin and protein, significant nutrients in promoting hair growth. A lack of biotin and protein in the diet can cause brittle hair and hair loss.

Hair follicles mainly comprise proteins. When you suffer hair loss, you may just suffer biotin and protein deficiency. It’s a no-brainer: eggs are the best option. 

Also, zinc, selenium, and other hair-healthy nutrients in eggs make them one of the best foods to consume for optimal hair growth.

There are two essential carotenoids in eggs: Lutein and Zeaxanthin. They serve a great purpose in maintaining cellular health, particularly in the eyes, skin, and hair. 

      2.  Tangerines.

Tangerine contains vitamin C, which assists the body in the production of more collagen. Its vitamin A content also helps the hair to remain hydrated by increasing the amount of Sebum it produces. It, in turn, makes it easier for the body to absorb iron. Vitamin C increases iron availability and promotes hair growth.

       3.   Spinach.

Spinach is a healthy green vegetable with excellent nutritious contents like folate, iron, and vitamin A and C. Spinach is rich in iron and Sebum, and serves as a natural hair conditioner.

The vitamin A content in Spinach hydrates the hair and helps regulate oil production in the hair. Spinach is also known to contain high antioxidants, which allows the scalp to limit hair loss and damage due to environmental conditions like humidity, pollution, and heat. 

        4.  Salmon.

Salmon, one of the most significant sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, has several health benefits.

Omega-3 acids are anti-inflammatory. They help in correcting inflammations that cause hair shedding. Omega-3 fatty acids also help soothe the scalp, while the vitamin D nutrient in salmon helps prevent hair loss in females. 

         5.   Oatmeal. 

Oats are rich in iron, zinc, fiber, Omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which promotes healthy hair growth, making your hair thicker and longer.

Oatmeal also prevents split ends, accelerates hair growth in infants, treats dandruff and moisturizes the skin, thereby eliminating dry and itchy scalps.

          6. Papaya.

The protein in papaya helps in breaking down the buildup of dead skin cells on the scalp, leaving it healthier. Papaya’s extensive hair benefits cannot be overlooked. It helps promote hair growth, with its folic acid and antioxidants, and disseminates blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the hair follicles. Papaya antifungal properties control dandruff, and soothes your scalp against itching and peeling. 

Papaya also conditions the hair. Its rich contents greatly nourish the strands and scalp, leaving the hair soft and hydrated. It balances sebum production, stimulates collagen production, and provides shine, giving the hair an enviable luster look.

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