Vitamins
<p><b>Can vitamins help for hair loss?</b></p>
<p>Are you currently experiencing hair loss? While it may be a common condition that affects both men and women, there's no specific reason behind thinning, shedding hair. Causes can range from a vitamin deficiency to an underlying health condition.</p>
<p>Luckily, there are many ways to treat hair loss in both women and men. Lifestyle adjustments like eating a balanced diet and getting enough key vitamins and minerals can help improve your overall hair health and prevent breakage. The sooner you address your hair loss symptoms the better. Here are key vitamins and foods for hair loss prevention:</p>
<p><b>Biotin </b>(Vitamin B7) is important for cells inside your body. Low levels can cause hair loss, skin rashes, and brittle nails. You can find it in foods like:</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Egg yolks.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Wholegrains.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Meat.</p>
<p><b>Iron</b>: your blood cells need iron to carry oxygen. Low levels can cause iron-deficiency anaemia. Symptoms include fatigue, pale skin, and hair loss. Naturally rich in iron foods include:</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Grass-fed red meat.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Leafy greens.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Legumes.</p>
<p><b>Vitamin C</b> is essential for your gut to absorb iron. You can find it in foods like:</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Citrus fruits.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Leafy greens.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Bell peppers.</p>
<p><b>Vitamin D</b> is important for bone health and low levels are linked to hair loss. Your skin makes Vitamin D when you get sunlight, but many people can't get enough from the sun alone. Boost your levels by:</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Eating fatty fish.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Drinking fortified milk.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Asking your doctor for a supplement.</p>
<p><b>Zinc </b>can play a key role in making proteins in your hair and other cells. Your body can't make it, so you need to get it from food or supplements. Signs of low zinc levels include hair loss, poor wound healing, and a weak sense of taste or smell. You can get zinc from whole natural foods like:</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Shellfish.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Meat.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Beans.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Nuts and seeds.</p>
<p><b>Keep your hair from falling out!</b></p>
<p>If your hair loss is persistent or if you notice bald patches the size of small coins, notify your doctor or dermatologist. Vitamins won't necessarily be a miracle cure for hair loss, especially if your hair loss is unrelated to diet. See your doctor to help rule out any other underlying causes.</p>
