Top 7 Nutrients For Beautiful Hair

12th March 2015
We all know that eating healthily is good for our overall health and well-being, and this also goes for your hair. We have put together a helpful list of vitamins and minerals which are particularly important when it comes to keeping your hair in top condition and all of them can be found in the foods we eat every day.

1. Found in wheatgerm, vegetable oil and green vegetables, Vitamin E helps with healthy skin and scalp circulation.

2. Biotin helps to prevent hair thinning and hair loss. It is found in brewer’s yeast, wholegrains, liver, rice and milk.

3. Vitamin B12, present in chicken, fish, eggs and milk is also a vitamin which helps to prevent hair loss.

4. Vital for so many areas of health, vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, is good for both skin and hair. It is found in strawberries, tomatoes, green vegetables and watercress.

5. Niacin or vitamin B3 occurs in lean meats, fish, peanuts, mushrooms, brown rice and brewer’s yeast. It is particularly helpful in maintaining good scalp circulation.

6. Vitamin A supports the scalp’s healthy production of sebum, which keeps the hair lustrous. It can be found in a wide range of foods including fish, liver, oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and carrots.

7. Finally, one of the most important – water. Not only good for the digestion but also the hair, giving it elasticity.

To keep your hair in great condition with a wonderful shine, keep up the New Year’s resolutions and pack your diet with these healthy foods.