Is Your Hair What You Eat

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Is Your Hair What You Eat??

June 2nd 2016

How much of your hair is Genetics VS. Diet

As soon as puberty hits your hair starts to reduce its thickness which is just around the time you seem to lose all your baby fat. Ironic??? There are major factors to the amount of hair you have, how it shines and it’s strength. But it is not all on inherited genes 

Genes

Yes! Your Genes determine the majority of your hairs’ structure at birth, Genetics determines if you will go bald, it also determines how long your hair will grow (not actual length but the amount of time your hair is in the growing phase of the life cycle.) The longer your active growing phase the longer your hair will be lengthwise while looking healthy. The color of your hair is the outcome of your parents genes combining; like in preschool when you mixed blue and red to make purple. Same the thickness and texture of your hair. But that saying we are what we eat really has a lot of truth to it.  

What are you feeding your hair

Just as with many things if you put the cheap stuff in it, it later becomes expensive.

Protein

Your hair is composed of mostly protein; which means that it requires a steady supply of it to continue to grow. People average about 120,000-150,000 strands of hair and only shed 50-100 strands a day

Iron

Iron helps your blood cells carry oxygen, if your body is not intaking enough iron to replace what it uses daily you can become anemic; which can cause your body to become weak, and tired and can cause hair loss. No one wants those symptoms.

B Vitamins: (Foliate, B6, B12)

This vitamin is essential for cell turnover. If you lack this, your cells will starve causing premature shedding, slow growth and weakness. Deficiencies can be a big cause from hair being prone to breakage.

Biotin

Our bodies produce its own biotin. Deficiency is not common because of this but may people who become seriously ill will experience a reduction in biotin production which will cause hair loss

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron that is found in vegetables. It also is needed for the production of collagen, the fibers of our body that hold tissue tight (which is why you will find many collagen skin creams) With hair not enough of vitamin C will cause hair to become brittle from the body not having enough collagen produced at the time your hair is growing.

Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)

Vitamin A is also necessary for cell growth. If your body lacks in this you will probably find you have varying problems with dandruff. But taking in too much can cause hair loss in the form of excessive shedding. You will find many foods to supply you with beta carotene but if you use multivitamins looks for one that has half from retinol and half from mixed carotenoids for better absorption.  

Zinc

Zinc aids the body in tissue repair and helps to keep oil glands working properly. Working oil glands in your follicles means healthier shinier hair.

Your Hair is a Marker for Your Overall Health

If your hair is lacking in luster and shine don't just reach for a great shampoo and conditioner though using good products is a good idea but my idea of good products differs then other peoples, Your whole body is made up of protein, vitamins, and minerals. When your body uses its supplies you need to replenish them not just by putting them on you but by getting them inside you. Where they work as the building blocks for new growth. Woman know how amazing their hair, skin and nails looked while they are taking prenatal vitamins. It is not just pregnancy glow. Your hair needs Vitamin B, Biotin, Vitamin C, Protein, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin A because it is what helps us regenerate the cells.

You will notice that if you eat a lot of bad foods your body will feel sluggish and your hair will get dull so brighten up your diet and your hair will shine. The more basic you eat the more naturally your body will do what it needs to do to keep you healthy from your toes to the tips of your hairs.  

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