RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTHIER HAIR AND REDUCED HAIRLOSS
- A diet including fruits and vegetables, with low starch content and high flavanoids, lessens hair loss.
- A biotin rich diet or biotin supplements are very good for the hair. Biotin is essential for healthy hair and scalp and prevents hair loss in males. Biotin is present in brown rice, bulgur wheat, green peas, soybeans and sunflower seeds.
- Soybeans must be a part of your diet. Soybeans prevent loss of hair by decreasing the dihydrotestosterone level.
- Avoid raw eggs. Raw eggs have high avitin content. Avitin binds itself to biotin and decreases its absorption, which in turn accelerates hair loss.
- Lay down flat and massage the scalp for at least 15 minutes a day. This will stimulate blood flow to hair follicles and reinforce your hair.
- Prefer shampoo with biotin and silica content.
- Avoid artificial hair treatment products.
- Hair is very fragile when wet. Dry your hair as much as possible after taking a shower.
- Do not expose your head to sunlight for long periods. Sunlight may harm your hair and accelerate hair loss by increasing perspiration.
- Hair dryers should not be used very hot.
- A diet with high silica, calcium and iron content after a hair transplant operation will strengthen your hair and help prevent hair loss. Green and fibrous vegetables, especially seafood, dry fruits and cherry juice have high levels of these minerals. A low fat diet also slows down hair loss in males. A high fat diet accelerates hair loss by increasing testosterone levels in blood.
- Anemia is one of the major reasons of hair loss. Iron rich liver and other offal, whole wheat products, dark green vegetables and eggs slow down hair loss.
- Basically hair is made of protein. Therefore, a protein rich diet is very important for healthy hair. Studies show that soybean protein strengthens hair and increases hair growth by up to 15%. Tofu and soybean milk may also be added to the diet. Protein is also abundant in low fat cheese, eggs, fish, green peas and yogurt.
- Silica is another important nutritional element for healthy hair. Studies show that silica decreases hair loss. Especially, shampoos with organic silica decrease hair loss, stimulate hair growth and give the hair a shiny and healthy appearance. Silica is present in potato skin, green and red pepper and cucumber.
- Saw palmetto: Saw palmetto which is a herbal medicine has been used for many years in traditional medicine. It also prevents testicular infection in males, strengthens thyroid functions and is effective in preventing prostate enlargement. Beyond that scientific investigations showed that this natural medicine reduces hair loss.
MINERALS AND VITAMINS FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE HAIR STRUCTURE
The following specified minerals and vitamins can positively affect the hair structure.
Vitamin B: Vitamin B plays an important role in healthy hair growth. Peas, carrots, cauliflower, soybeans, peanuts and eggs are rich in Vitamin B. You may also use Vitamin B complex supplements.
Vitamin B3 (niacin) - 50 mg, 3 times a day
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) -100 mg, 3 times a day
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) -50 mg, 3 times a day
Biotin: Biotin is very important for healthy hair. It prevents loss of hair in males. It is found in brown rice, bulgur wheat, peas, soybeans, and sunflower seeds. You may also use hair products with biotin.
Dose: 50 mg, 3 times a day
Vitamin C: Vitamin C increases blood flow to the scalp. Thus, increases capillary blood feeding of hair follicles.
Dose: 3,000-10,000 mg a day
Vitamin E: Vitamin E enhances oxygen absorption of the cells. It helps healthy hair growth. Hair growth is related to the well-being of the immune system. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system.
Dose: may start with 400 IU a day and increase up to 800-1,000 IU a day
Zinc: Zinc strengthens the immune system, stimulates and accelerates hair growth.
Dose: 50-100 mg/day
L-Cysteine and L- methionine: These two amino acids strengthen hair structure, stimulate hair growth, and delay hair loss.
Dose: 500 mg, 2 times a day each before meals
