Hair fall. It’s very probable that you or someone that you
know is suffering from it. Unfortunately, as we age our hair falls out. It’s
sad, I know. But hair fall doesn't affect just middle aged people or older people.
Even teenagers and those in their early twenties can be affected by it.The
reasons may vary, but generally hair fall is the result of a poor diet and lifestyle.
Below, I'll be listing a few of the food items that affect our hair growth. A
few to avoid, a few to welcome with open hands, or should I say open mouths?
1-Salmon
You may be surprised, but Salmon is a serious boost for your
hair. The Omega-3 acids can work wonders for your hair. It also has Proteins
and other Vitamins essential for proper hair growth. Asides from all that
Salmon is very good for your heart, skin and brain. Did I also mention that it
tastes amazing?
2- Eggs
Again surprised? Well, let me tell you eggs are a huge
source of protein, which is mainly found in the white of the egg. Eggs also
contain Vitamin B, which is good for hair growth.
3- Green Tea
I keep surprising you, don't I? Epigallocatechin gallate or
EGCG is a polyphenols compound found in Green Tea. EGCG inhibits Tumor Necrosis
Factors (TNF) a molecule that leads to hair loss. It can also affects your
dihydrotestosterone or DHT activity (a hormone) which has been associated with
balding.
4-Nuts
Almost all the nuts out there have some or the other
beneficial properties that increase hair growth. Unfortunately discussing all
of them isn't really possible. So, in short nuts generally contain L-arginine
(an amino acid), Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin E etc. All of which are good for
hair growth. Few of the nuts that I personally recommend are Walnuts, Almonds
Macadamia nuts and Hazelnuts.
5-Pumpkins Seeds
I bet most of you never even thought of it, or even knew
they were edible. At least I didn't. But moving on, these seeds can lower your
DHT, just like Green Tea. They are also packed with Vitamin A, K, B (biotin),
sulfur, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, essential nutrients for your hair.
6-Soybeans
I don't know whether you knew this or not, however soybeans
blocks the action of DHT, which by the way also happens to be a cause of
Prostate Cancer. They are also high in protein, calcium, fiber, folic acid, B
vitamins, potassium and iron – all essential vitamins and minerals for healthy
hair.
Now before we move on I just want to talk about one thing.
IRON. Iron is very important for our body to function smoothly and as you
probably guessed it’s good for hair growth too. However, women possess a unique
challenge when it comes to getting enough iron for their body. The MENSTRUAL CYCLE.
Since women lose a lot of iron during their monthly flows, they need to take in
even more Iron than men. A quick blood test can reveal how you're Iron levels stand.
According to that you can increase you're Iron intake by having food items such
as:-
-Oyster
-Chickpeas
-Dates
-Lentils etc..
Your doctor may also most likely prescribe Supplements such
as Feroglobin etc.
Now I mentioned earlier that a few food items need to be
avoided in order to promote more hair growth, in my next post I'll be
discussing a few of them.
