
YOUR HAIR IS A MIRROR
Just as your body can show signs of protein, vitamins and minerals deficiency, your hair can show that it lacks some nutrients.
The type of food, the way you eat and the foods that are usually part of your daily diet have a direct effect on the condition of your hair and are essential to ensure good hair health. It has been shown that a dietary deficit or having inadequate levels of hair-essential vitamins translates into weak, frail, brittle hair that falls out easily, hence the nutritional factor being considered a major cause of hair loss.
GROWTH PHASES
An imbalanced diet influences hair growth, the structure of the strands and even their colour.
On the other hand, the same imbalance is associated with the reduction of the anagen phase (active hair growth) and the progressive increase of the telogen one (hair loss).
IMPORTANCE OF VITAMINS
To promote hair shine and health, you should have a diet that includes:
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Foods rich in vitamin C – such as vegetables and citrus fruits;
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Foods rich in B-complex vitamins;
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Iron-rich foods;
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Zinc-rich foods – such as almonds and seeds;
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Foods rich in “good” fats – such as avocado;
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And increase your water intake.