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1. Essential fatty
acids
Essential fatty acids such as omega 3 & omega 6 which
are not produced by body are also important for healthy hair.
These are present in dark vegetables, cold-water fish,
safflower oil, sunflower seeds, corn & pumpkin seeds, walnuts, soybean and
olive oil.
2. Vitamins
Vitamins are complex molecules that play an important role
in the well-being of an individual and are required for normal functioning of
body and hair. Deficiency of vitamins result in dry hair that breaks off easily
or corkscrew like curled hairs. There are several types of vitamins.
Vitamin A - Deficiency results in hair that breaks off
easily, scaly acne skin.
Sources: Freshly squeezed carrot juice mixed with lemon or
grapefruit, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apricots.
Vitamin B - Deficiency results in weak hair &
psychological problems.
Sources: green vegetables,
beans, nuts, peas, raw wheat germ, yeast.
Vitamin C - Deficiency results in weakening of hair
structure
Sources: citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, lime, melon,
black current, tomatoes, cucumbers, cauli flower
Vitamin E – Deficiency results in weak, vibrant hair.
Sources: Rice bran, dark green vegetables, legumes, whole
grains
Vitamin K – Deficiency results in non – healthy hair.
Sources: sea food, dairy food, figs, broccoli, cabbage, dark
green leafy veg, egg yolk, soy bean, wheat, yogurt.
3. Proteins
The principle sources of proteins are meat, poultry, fish,
eggs, legumes, nuts, milk & milk products, flour and cereals.
Protein depletion results in narrow thin hair, hair
breakage, hair thinning, change in texture. As proteins cannot be utilised by
body in their original form, they are broken down in amino-acids which can be
absorbed by the body.
4. Minerals
Minerals are essential metal and non-metal ions required for
normal metabolism of body and hair as they play a role of catalyst in various
metabolic reactions.
Mineral depletion results in excessive hair loss from scalp,
which in medical terms called as diffuse hair loss.
Sources: Eggs, fish, liver, oysters, poultry, whole grain,
green leafy veg, bananas, fruits, raw nuts, seeds and grains.
5. Water
Regular water intake is utmost important as hair itself is
made up of 10% to 12% water and water plays a critical role in defining
physiochemical properties of hair.
