6 Key Vitamins To Prevent Hair Loss

One of the causes of baldness is sensitivity to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is produced by the body and is a by-product of the breakdown of testosterone. Men produce more testosterone and so the naturally tend is to have more hair loss. This tendency runs in families and depends to a large degree on the luck of the genetic draw.

There are some environmental and genetic factors that cause people to lose hair but for the most part hair loss is an everyday fact of life for men and women. That hair in the drain after a shower is not usually something to worry about. In fact, the average person loses up to 200 hairs on an average day due to the normal cycle of hair growth. Aside from this natural loss, external factors and diet can cause a faster than normal hair loss.

Certain medical conditions such as hypothyroidism and even ringworm can cause abnormal hair loss. Some medications like blood thinners, birth control pills and even an overdose of vitamin A can cause sudden or abnormal hair loss. Going on a crash diet also has been known to cause some sudden and unexpected hair loss.

Sometimes hair loss can come from unexpected places. Good nutrition is always recommended for health but lack of some key vitamins can speed up loss of hair.

1. Vitamin A – Key to maintaining your immune system, vitamin A also contributes to healthy hair.

2. Vitamin B – The B vitamins are vital in maintaining healthy hair and nails and can be taken in supplement form or by eating beans, eggs or berries.

3. Vitamin C – Strong blood circulation is one of the benefits of vitamin C and this includes blood flow to the scalp contributing to healthy hair.

4. Vitamin D – A deficiency of vitamin D has been shown to cause hair loss and problems with the skin and bones.

5. Vitamin E – Blood flow to the cells and oxygen levels in the blood are maintained by sufficient levels of vitamin E.

6. Biotin – Responsible for the growth of hair and nails, biotin can be found in many foods and even some shampoos.

Yet another reason to maintain a healthy diet, healthy hair depends on getting the right balance of vitamins and minerals. Even though too much vitamin A can cause hair loss, it’s far more likely that not enough is the culprit.

The best thing to do, as always, is to consult with your doctor if you feel that you have hair loss due to vitamin deficiency. He will be able to go over your history and make sure that you’re getting the the level of the nutrition that you need for a healthy life.

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