Vitamins for healthy hair

17/09/2010 21:56

 The hair reflects  the general condition of  one's body.There are many products that promise a healthy and shiny hair. Some of them really works but it is important to remember that diet helps maintain a healthy hair.

* Vitamin A - Antioxidant that helps produce sebum in the scalp. The recommended dose is 5000 IU (international units).Food sorces:oil fish, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots.

* Vitamin B3 - stimulates circulation to the scalp.Food sorces:wheat seeds,fish, chicken, turkey, yeast.

* Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) - prevents bleaching and hair loss.Food sorces:cereals, vegetables, eggs.

* Vitamin C - Antioxidant that helps maintain healthy skin and scalp.Food sorces:citrus, kiwi, potatoes, green leafy vegetables.

* Vitamin E - stimulates circulation and increases oxygen absorption in the scalp, accelerates growth.Food sorces:seeds, nuts, dried beans, green leafy vegetables.

* Calcium - essential for hair growth.Food sorces:milk, tofu, fish, nuts, yeast, beans, sesame seeds, lentils.