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Five Supplements to Stop Your Hair From Falling
Genetics, stress, lifestyle choices, and Covid anxiety can all lead to hair loss. Here’s what you can do about it.
Naturally found in: Avocados, spinach, almonds and sunflower seeds
Naturally found in: Spinach, beef, wheat germ, lentils, oysters and pumpkin seeds
This essential mineral makes sure that the oil glands surrounding your hair follicles function properly while also aiding tissue growth. A study conducted by Dr Tadashi Karashima, Department of Dermatology, Kurume University School of Medicine, and Kurume University Institute of Cutaneous Cell Biology, Kurume, Japan, states that the administration of zinc for zinc deficiency-related alopecia may recover appropriate activities of metalloenzymes, hedgehog signaling, and immunomodulation, all of which are required for normal control of hair growth cycle.
Naturally found in: Indian gooseberry, strawberry, guava, and almost all kinds of citrus
Naturally found in: Eggs, lean meats, poultry, seafood, lentils, beans, whole grains and nuts
Our hair is entirely made up of keratin, which is basically protein in a different form. A study by Dr H H Zhang, Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China, states that protein deficiency can decrease hair growth and even lead to permanent hair loss. Make sure to increase your protein intake if you’re experiencing an onset of hair loss.
Naturally found in: Whole grains, almonds, meat, fish, seafood and leafy greens
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