In addition to making lifestyle changes, taking the following supplements every day can boost hair growth for many people:
1.Vitamin B-complex - 50 mg. of the major B-vitamins (including folate, biotin and inositol)
2.Vitamin B-6 - 50 mg. of vitamin B-6
3.Vitamin C with bioflavonoids - one to two grams daily
4.Vitamin E - 400 to 800 IU daily
5.Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily
6.One recommended daily dose of magnesium, sulfur, zinc
7.Silica (horsetail) - 300 mg. daily
8.Nettle - 250 mg. three times daily
9.Flaxseed oil - one tbsp daily or one tablet
10.Beta-Carotene - 10,000 to 15,000 IU of beta-carotene daily
Brush your hair from the nape of your neck down, every morning. Flip your head over. Brush your hair 50 times, once with a brush and once with your hand, alternating brush and hand to smooth out static
Proteins: Egg whites with one whole egg for flavor Chicken breast or thigh Grass-fed organic beef Pork
Legumes:
Lentils Black beans Pinto beans Vegetables: Spinach Asparagus Peas Mixed vegetables
Vitamin A is an antioxidant that helps in the production of healthy sebum on the scalp, which helps in keeping the scalp and hair well hydrated. Vitamin A deficiency can result in hair breakage and scalp acne. Some of the natural sources of Vitamin A are carrot, lemon, grapefruit, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apricots, fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and peaches. With right amount of vitamin A intake, your hair will grow faster and there will be no problem of dry hair. Though part of the anti-oxidants group, Vitamin A must be taken in required amount. Daily dosage should be around 5,000 IU. More than 25,000 IU is toxic and can even lead to hair loss and other serious health problems. Also as Vitamin A is non-water soluble, it can be fatal too. So, before you start taking Vitamin A in adequate amount, you must consult your dietician or nutritionist.
Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic Acid is an antioxidant that helps in maintaining hair health. This vitamin helps in cell development and tissue growth which are important for hair growth. With regular intake of required dose of Vitamin C you can prevent hair loss as well as premature graying, dryness, and brittle hair. Deficiency in Vitamin C can lead to weakening of hair structure. Some of the natural sources of Vitamin C are orange, lemon, lime, melon, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, black current, tomato, cucumber, cauliflower, green peppers, potatoes and so on. The daily dose of Vitamin C should be about 60 mg.
Vitamin D is associated with healthy growth of hair follicles. By stimulating the hair follicle and the cells that form the hair shaft, Vitamin D helps in controlling hair loss problem. Also, vitamin D is necessary for the body to absorb calcium, which is essential for healthy follicles. Some