HAIR HEALTH

6 VITAMINS ESSENTIAL FOR THICK AND SHINY HAIR

Published By Moushumi Mahanta | 05 Dec, 2024
Vitamins are crucial for bodily functions, including maintaining healthy hair health. To keep your hair thick and shiny, it's essential to add vitamins to your diet, either through food or supplements.
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Here are 6 vitamins crucial for hair growth:
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Biotin

Biotin deficiency can lead to hair thinning. Incorporate biotin-rich foods such as eggs, liver, wheat and oat cereals, various vegetables, rice, and dairy products for hair growth. 
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Vitamin D

It plays an important role in hair growth, with fortified foods like milk, yoghurt, orange juice, and cheese, as well as fatty fish, egg yolks, and mushrooms provide the nutrient naturally.
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Vitamin A

Vitamin A deficiency can cause follicular hyperkeratosis, a condition affecting the hair. This essential vitamin is found in a variety of foods such as meat, fish, and vegetables. 
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Vitamin C

Vitamin C is vital for collagen production, which plays a key role in hair growth. Natural sources include citrus fruits, red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli and strawberries.
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Vitamin E

Maintaining adequate intake of vitamin E is essential for overall health, including hair health. It is found in wheat germ oil, avocados, almonds, mangos, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, bell peppers, fish, and some meats.
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Folic Acid

Folic Acid deficiency can lead to thinning hair. Include foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, fruits and their juices, nuts, beans, peas, seafood, eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry, and grains for hair growth. 
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