5 important nutrition choices to prevent hair loss

Ever wondered why some people maintain luscious locks while others battle hair loss? The answer might be on your plate, not necessarily in your toiletries kit.

If you want strong and healthy hair, what you eat is a very important decision that can have a direct impact on your hair health.

You would be surprised to know that your hair grows around 1.25 cm per month and 15 cm per year. The growth of your hair depends on a variety of factors such as your age, overall health, genetics, and your diet.

Although you cannot do anything about your age and genetics, diet is one thing you have control over. In fact, lacking important nutrients in your diet can lead to hair loss without you even realizing it until much later.

Therefore, it is very important to keep a track of what you eat, not only for your hair but your general health.

Nutrition Choices for Better Hair Health

1. Proteins

Protein is the major constituent of hair fibers. Therefore, reduced protein intake in your diet can impair hair growth, make your hair look dull, and promotes hair breakage. Hair elasticity is reduced and hair feels weaker and softer.

Protein-rich sources: Lean meat, pulses like whole moong dal, rajma, chickpeas (kabuli channa), soybeans, nuts, grains, soya, fish, eggs, and dairy products

2. B-Vitamins

B-Vitamins help carry oxygen and nutrients to your scalp, which aids in hair growth. Lack of this vitamin in your diet can cause brittle hair and may lead to hair loss. 

B-vitamin sources: Beans, green peas, cauliflower, soybean, bran, nuts and eggs

3. Iron

Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen to your cells. This makes it an important mineral for many bodily functions, including hair growth. Iron deficiency, which is commonly called anemia, is a major cause of hair loss, especially in women.

Iron-rich sources: Dark leafy greens, black dates, black raisins, banana, apples, fish, poultry, lentils

4. Vitamin A

All cells require Vitamin A for growth including your hair follicles. Vitamin A also helps skin glands make an oily substance called sebum which moisturizes your scalp and helps keep hair healthy. Its deficiency may lead to several problems including hair loss.

However, too much of Vitamin A consumption can also trigger hair loss. In such case, moderation is the key to follow.

Vitamin A Sources: Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, Mangoes, Papaya, Apricots, Pumpkin, Cantaloupe, Pink Grape fruit

5. Zinc

Zinc helps strengthen your hair follicles and prevent hair loss, by binding its proteins. It also plays a role in your oil glands functioning properly, which protects your locks from dryness and dandruff.

Also Read: Dr. Batra’s dandruff treatment in Dubai

Zinc-rich sources: Sunflower seeds, peanuts, pine nuts, beef, lamb, pork and cereals with whole grains

Please remember that your diet can have a huge effect on the health of your hair. A lack of nutrient can make your hair look dry, dull, frizzy, and even cause hair loss. Fortunately, correcting the deficiency may help you treat hair loss and even make your hair quality better.

Complement Nutrition with Professional Treatment for Improved Results

While making the right nutritional choices can significantly impact your hair health, sometimes additional support is needed.

At Dr. Batra's® UAE clinics, we provide comprehensive hair fall treatment using our blended approach of homeopathy and modern technology. We look to address the root causes of your hair loss without causing side effects that often come with treatments that only target the symptoms.

Our advanced treatments - including our proprietary solution XOGEN - promote optimal hair growth and improve the overall health of your scalp.

With over 1.5 million hair loss patients treated globally, our expertise in hair treatments has been well established for over 4 decades now.

Also Read: How to prevent hair fall with these 5 effective steps?

Conclusion

Your nutrition choices play a crucial role in your hair health.

By incorporating these five essential nutrients into your diet, you can support healthier and stronger hair growth. A balanced diet nourishes your hair from within and enhances your overall well-being.

However, nutrition along might not be enough, especially if it is not the primary reason or root cause for your hair loss. If you continue to experience hair loss despite maintaining a nutritious diet, you should book an appointment with us, where our experts will analyze your scalp using our modern technology and develop a customized treatment plan for you.