Foods For Hair Regrowth
Although you can’t change your genetics or your age, you can help reduce or ward off hair loss and promote regrowth by choosing healthy foods. Conversely, if you eat a balanced diet with the right proteins, vitamins and minerals, it may help to encourage healthy regrowth. Here are some of the best foods you can eat to nourish your scalp and promote hair regrowth:
1. Vitamin A
All cells, including the hair, need vitamin A for growth. The hair, the body’s fastest-growing tissue, needs vitamin A to remain moisturised and grow. Good food sources include:
- Carrots
- Sweet potato
- Spinach
- Pumpkin
- Kale
- Fish
- Cod liver oil
- Eggs
- Milk
- Yoghurt
- And some animal foods.
2. B Vitamins
One of the best-known vitamins for hair regrowth is a B vitamin called biotin. The B vitamins carry nutrients and oxygen to the scalp for healthy hair. Good food sources include:
- Whole grains
- Meat
- Seafood
- Dark, leafy greens
- Almonds
Also, animal-sourced foods are full of vitamin B12, so if you are a vegetarian or vegan, it’s advisable to take supplements.
3. Vitamin C
You need vitamin C to help clean up free radicals and to create collagen to keep your hair from ageing. Good food sources are:
- Strawberries
- Peppers
- Guava
- Citrus fruits
4. Vitamin D
Alopecia (hair loss) is linked to Vitamin D deficiencies, and some research suggests it may help in the formation of new follicles. You get Vitamin D from sunlight. However, if you don’t get enough sun, you could be deficient. Good food sources include supplements and:
- Fatty, oily fish
- Cod liver oil
- Some mushrooms and fortified foods.
5. Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and deficiencies may cause an imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals in your body, which can affect hair regrowth. Food sources include:
- Sunflower seeds
- Spinach
- Avocadoes
- Almonds
