Many population suffer from the embarrassing qoute of hair loss, such as in pregnancy, post-birth, men, children, the elderly, women, the ill and post menopausal females.
A lack of vitamin intake can lead to hair thinning and hair loss. Hair loss can occur because of many reasons such as genetic predisposition, harsh chemicals, side ensue of drugs, using the wrong shampoo and stress but when it occurs it can be very alarming so population resort to hair loss vitamin supplements.
Hair Loss Vitamins - 8 Vitamins That Will turn Your Life Forever
Vitamins are available in many distinct types of food and I have listed a ample list of food sources for maintaining healthy hair. I have also listed the recommended daily amounts of vitamins (for adults) you should take for good hair growth, stoppage of hair loss and for general maintenance of the body.
The reason for having vitamin dosages and food sources listed is because some population do not like safe bet food types so they can supplement their diets and some population do not like taking vitamins and hence can eat food rich in a range of vitamins. I have also divided the food sources into fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and fish for ease of reference for vegans, vegetarians, non--vegetarians and for population who just do not like fruit and vegetables.
R.D.A. Stands for Recommended Daily Dietary discount in the U.S.A. And Recommended Daily estimate in the European society (E.C.).
Hair Loss Vitamins, Their Functions, Their Sources and Their R.D.A.'s
Vitamin C
Function: A noteworthy antioxidant that is primary for circulation in the scalp, improvement and maintenance of hair.
Food sources:
Fruit: Pineapples, Oranges, Strawberries, Lemons, Melons, Kiwis, Blackcurrants and Redcurrants.
Vegetables: Green and red Peppers, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower, Spinach and Potatoes.
Meat: Calf liver, Beef liver, Chicken liver, Lamb liver (all raw). It is not recommended that you use meat as a sole source for vitamin C.
Seafood: Oyster and Cod roe (fried).
Dairy: Milk.
R.D.A. (E.C.): 60mg (milligrams)
R.D.A. (U.S.A.): 60mg
Vitamin H or B7 (Biotin)
Function: Strengthening of hair.
Food Sources:
Fruit: Bananas and Nuts.
Vegetables: Beans, Cauliflower, Legumes and Mushrooms.
Meat: Kidney and Liver of Chicken and Lamb.
Seafood: Cod, Salmon, Haddock and Oysters.
Dairy: Egg yolk.
R.D.A. (E.C.): 150 micrograms
R.D.A. (U.S.A.): 300 micrograms
Vitamin E
Function: Prevents tissue damage in the scalp and promotes healthy scalp circulation.
Food Sources:
Fruit: Mangoes, Papayas, Nuts, Kiwi and Tomatoes.
Vegetables: Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Asparagus, Broccoli, Spinach, Turnip, Beet and Collard.
Seafood: Rock fish and Blue crab.
Dairy: Milk, Mayonnaise and Egg yolk.
Also found in unrefined oils such as Sunflower, Olive, Wheat Germ, Safflower, Cottonseed, Rapeseed, Soybean, Cod liver, Corn and Canola oils.
R.D.A. (E.C.): 10mg
R.D.A. (U.S.A.): 30 Iu (International Units)
Vitamin A
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