Nourish your hair by eating: what foods are good for your hair?

Taking care of your hair is essential to have thick, shiny but above all healthy hair. In fact, for many, hair well-being is a fundamental accessory and often reflects the state of psychophysical well-being of each person.

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However, it is essential to combine anti-hair loss treatments with other daily lifestyle choices. Let's look at some of them.

Nutrition for healthy and strong hair

Why does hair fall out and how to stop it? These are certainly questions that we have all asked ourselves.

The answer is varied: scientifically, there are many factors that affect the health of your hair, from hormonal factors to genetic predispositions, but today we'll talk about one in particular: nutrition .

Experts have been saying this for a long time now: one of the best ways to nourish your hair and make it thicker is to nourish the hair through blood flow to the scalp . In simple words, this means that to nourish your hair and make it strong, it is important to first act from the inside , by eating well.

At this point, perhaps, you are wondering how much your diet actually affects your hair. We offer you a new point of view: what you eat is the number one fuel for your body! This fuel is then reworked and distributed to the “sectors” of your body that need it, including your hair.

But let's get to us: what foods to eat? There is no fixed mathematical rule of foods that can strengthen hair. What nutritional science tells us, however, is that there are specific nutrients that can, if inserted consistently, create a state of general well-being for the body and also for the hair.

Focus on vitamins and minerals: the main ones for strong hair

Hair health also depends on an adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, which are often lacking in today's diet.

The most important vitamins for healthy hair are especially those of the B complex , vitamin C , Omega-3 , and iron .

For example, the Vitamin B12 ( Cobalamin ) helps in the formation of red blood cells, improving the oxygenation of the scalp. It is mainly found in meat , milk and yogurt but also in many “fortified” plant-based drinks such as soy or almond. A peculiarity of this vitamin is that its bioavailability in many cases is halved by cooking foods and you need to pay attention to the quantities.

Also very important is Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine, which is involved in the assimilation of proteins and acts by counteracting the production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), one of the main causes of hair loss.

Vitamin C , also called Ascorbic Acid , promotes blood circulation to the scalp and follicles. The foods richest in Vitamin C are definitely citrus fruits ! So go ahead with oranges, lemons, strawberries, kiwis, peppers, parsley.

There Biotin ( vitamin H ) in hair synthesis contributes to the metabolism of fats and proteins, and is used to maintain the integrity of the skin of growing tissue. It is found in meat and eggs , but also in plant sources such as legumes .

Omega -3 are the perfect allies to keep your hair and scalp hydrated. They promote blood circulation and stimulate hair growth. One of the main sources is certainly salmon , but flaxseed oil is also a very valid ally among plant sources.

Iron is essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin and blood oxygenation for a healthy scalp.

The plant sources of iron with the highest bioavailability are spinach , while among the animal sources we have meat .

Not sure how to know if you're getting enough vitamins and trace minerals? Seek professional advice.

We at Ballangi , on the other hand, provide you with effective tools to take care of your hair day by day with our Anti-Hair Loss Serum and during the washing routine with our Shampoo .

Sources :

• Kelly O'Connor, Lynne J. Goldberg, Nutrition and hair, Clinics in Dermatology, Volume 39, 2021

• Rüeb RM. "Let Food be Thy Medicine": Value of Nutritional Treatment for Hair Loss. Int J Trichology. 2021 Nov-Dec;13(6):1-3. doi: 10.4103/ijt.ijt_124_20.

• Guo EL, Katta R. Diet and hair loss: effects of nutrient deficiency and supplement use. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2017 Jan 31;7(1):1-10. doi: 10.5826/dpc.0701a01. PMID: 28243487; PMCID: PMC5315033.