Folic Acid

Folic acid is one of the key vitamins that helps to keep your hair shiny and thick.

• It prevents greys from appearing so that you look younger and so that you can refrain from dying your gorgeous locks for a little longer (unless you feel like it that is).

• Finally, folic acid lends a lot of moisture to your hair so that it’s less likely to break. After all, who wants dry and damaged looking hair?

Vitamin B Complex

There are many different types of vitamin B, including B6, B1, B12 and Biotin. Taking vitamin B complex is like taking every one of them as well as folic acid all at once.

• It helps to prevent wrinkles and more importantly skin cancer by fighting free radicals.

• It also promotes cell reproduction so that your skin looks and feels healthier.

• Should you ever suffer from the effects of getting a nail fungus, vitamin B complex helps to speed up the healing process.

• Not only does it make your locks appear to be shinier but it slows down the greying so that you look younger while saving money.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is infamous for being good for your skin. But did you know that it’s also good for your hair and nails?

• Helps to repair severely dry skin so that you always feel smooth.

• Helps to soothe sun damaged skin and prevents skin cancer.

• Contains antioxidants that help it fight free radicals so that you see fewer fine lines and wrinkles.

• Promotes the growth of soft hair while reducing frizz, breakage, split ends and hair loss.

• It helps you grow stronger, longer nails.

Vitamin C

Often times vitamin C brings on thoughts of drinking orange juice in order to fight a cold. However, this super vitamin can do a whole lot more than that.

• Great for repairing sun damaged skin.

• Improves the tone and texture of your skin by making it firmer so that you have fewer wrinkles.

• Packed with collagen building antioxidants which improves your skin, hair and nails.

• Fights free radicals that cause premature aging and hair loss.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is often times forgotten, but is just as important as the other vitamins on this list.

• It helps to reduce dark under eye circles which is great if you’re up with the baby all night or if you’re a party animal.

• It helps to reduce the appearance of bruises on the skin so that you can keep going to those kickboxing classes that you love.

• Fight free radicals for more youthful looking skin.

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Its no lie that your body needs different types of vitamins and minerals in order to properly function and maintain itself, there are several highly effective vitamins you need and you can take as supplements in order to improve your hair’s health and growth overall. Even though I try as much as I can to get my vitamins and minerals from natural food sources,let’s be honest, -it is not easy let alone possible to always get the daily recommended amounts of essential vitamins such as vitamin A, C, E, B12 etc. just by regular day to day consumption of food (no matter how healthy you eat). This is why combining a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals as well as vitamin supplements come in handy.

Having a vitamin deficiency can result in hair that sheds excessively, thinning hair and even baldness (gasp!).  If you happen to be experiencing these symptoms with your hair, it could be due to your body lacking a few essential vitamins and minerals (of course it is best recommended that you see a doctor to be 100% sure especially if your symptoms are severe or you have health issues).

So what are the top vitamins for encouraging hair growth and hair health?

Vitamin B6 – It prevents hair loss and helps preserve your hair color by helping to stimulate melanin production in your hair follicles. The recommended dose is 1.6 mg, however over consumption and a high dose can result in temporary numbness of the hands and the feet.

Zinc – Zinc helps to stimulate longer hair growth by assisting in the proper function of your body’s immune system. A zinc deficiency can cause extreme scalp dryness, thinning hair and other scalp issues such as baldness. You can find zinc in foods such as turkey, chicken, cashews, almonds, mussels, clams etc.

Beta-carotene – Is very vital for proper natural hair growth, the reason for this is because beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A whenever the body needs it. The daily recommended dose varies from 10,000 to 15,000 IU. You can find it in natural food sources such as sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, turnips, spinach, collard greens, lettuce and butternut squash.

Niacin (Vitamin B3) – This particular vitamin helps with scalp circulation. The recommended daily requirement is 15 mg. You can find Niacin in natural food sources such as: Chicken, fish, brewer’s yeast and turkey. Be careful: Consuming more than 25 mg a day can result in “niacin flush” – a temporary but at times serious heat sensation because of blood cell dilation.

Vitamin B12 – This particular vitamin helps to prevent hair loss. The daily recommended amount is 2 mg and you can find it in foods such as chicken, milk, eggs.

Vitamin A – When it comes to this particular vitamin, it is recommended that you try and get as much of it from natural sources as you can due to the fact that too much vitamin A can be toxic and it can result in serious health problems (even hair loss) if the consumption exceeds 25,000 IU. It is best to get your daily requirement of vitamin A from natural food sources such as: eggs, apricots, eggs, carrots, cheese, peaches, spinach, fish and milk.

Biotin – This vitamin (also known as vitamin H) helps in the production of keratin and can help with the prevention of hair loss and graying.The daily recommended dosage is 150-300 mcg. I had a very bad experience while taking Biotin supplements (more on that at a later time) so I personally would strongly recommend that you try as much as you can to get your daily requirement of biotin from natural food sources such as: whole grains, rice, milk, chicken etc.

Vitamin C -This is an antioxidant that works to keep both your hair and skin healthy. The daily recommended dose for vitamin C is 60 mg. Get it from natural food sources such as: oranges, strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, potatoes, cantaloupe, green peppers etc.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – Also known as Calcium Panthotenate, vitamin B5 helps to prevent your hair from graying and it also prevents hair loss. the daily recommended amount is 4-7 mg and it can be found in natural food sources such as: squash, corn, broccoli, mushrooms, brewer’s yeast, whole grain cereal etc.

Vitamin E – If you suffer from poor scalp circulation, vitamin E can really help in improve your circulation. The recommended daily dosage is 400 IU. Beware: If you suffer from high blood pressure consult your doctor as to how you should proceed if you decide to take vitamin/mineral supplements. Vitamin E can also reduce blood clotting so if you are taking high blood pressure medication or anticoagulants check with your doctor first. You can find adequate amounts of vitamin E in foods such as nuts, green leafy vegetables, dried beans, soybeans, cold-pressed vegetable oil, raw seeds etc

Inositol – It keeps your hair’s follicles properly maintained at the cellular level. The daily recommended dose is up to 600 mg. You can find it in foods such as whole grains, citrus fruits, brewer’s yest as red kidney beans.

Keep in mind that if you just started taking vitamin supplement, it can usually take anywhere from 2 to 3 months in order to see any significant changes/results in your hair’s overall condition. Remember that patience and consistency are the key ingredients to achieving the healthy, long and thick hair you have always wanted to have.

*Please note: This might sound repetitive but It is still  important to crosscheck with your doctor before you start taking just any vitamins/supplements, especially if you already have health issues, taking birth control or if you are on any other kinds of medication since different types of vitamins can interact in various ways with different kinds of medication/pills.

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By Julia Rachels

Can hair loss be attributed to nutrition or a deficiency of a certain vitamin? Yes, it certainly can. There are hair loss vitamins or perhaps a natural hair regrowth supplement that can be taken in order to prevent and halt hair loss, as well as regrow hair that has been lost. Losing one’s hair is more than just a vanity issue; it has been attributed to serious health issues such as coronary heart disease. Baldness is not a natural occurrence; with the right blend of natural vitamins you can essentially return your body to health and in turn cure your baldness.

What are these natural hair loss vitamins? One should never trust anything blindly; it should be through proper research. The first vitamin that can help you grow your hair is vitamin A; it is not only important for the healthy growth of hair, but of bones, teeth, and nails. It is essential for the skin, vision, and the proper functioning of one’s immune system. Vitamin C is another vitamin that will prove helpful in your battle against hair loss. It will take care your gums and teeth along the way, as well as improve your immune system. Vitamin C is also required for the production of collagen, which is important for the skin. Some medical theorists have associated a decrease of collagen to hair loss.

Vitamin E is another vitamin that is necessary to overcome hair loss; it is an antioxidant. Why is an antioxidant important to you? It protects you from free radicals in your body, called toxins. Toxins have been directly associated with hair loss. Thiamine or B1 is another important ingredient that you must take; it is a powerful anti-aging supplement that is known to grow thick and lustrous hair. It can reverse the damage done by a deficiency in your diet, or the damage that can be caused by eating a diet which is rich in sugar. Riboflavin is associated with healthy skin; healthy skin will reverse any damage done to the scalp skin.

Niacin, Vitamin B-16, Folsic Acid, Chromium and Vitamin B-12 are all associated with an internal rejuvenation and proper metabolism that creates a healthy transferring of nutrients into your body. These are vital components to the overall health of a person, and it will have a positive effect on anyone person suffering from hair loss. Biotin, is one of the most famed ‘hair’ vitamins on the market. It is known for healthy growth, hair loss prevention, and it is a wonderful natural hair regrowth supplement. Just as the group of vitamins aforementioned, Biotin is involved in the metabolism of the body and production of proteins, yet it is also a vital component in the maintenance of hair, bone marrow, skin, and sex glands.

Magnesium and Zinc are both essential for the health of all cells in your body, which makes them quite the pair when it comes to the overall health of one’s body. Hair loss is associated with a body that is not healthy. One more thing to mention is that a slight imbalance in the nervous system has been related to hair loss. The balance relies on some of the vitamins mentioned and the right amount of Panthonic Acid, which regulates the nervous system.

Other factors that may be contributing to your hair loss can be easily prevented. Is your water free of chlorine and heavy metals? You can buy water filters to make sure that you are not being harmed by your water. Take a look at your shampoos; what type of ingredients does it have? Most brand shampoos are full of toxins that can lead to hair loss and baldness. Losing one’s hair, again is not a natural thing that happens with time; it is a sign of a true health issue and a natural solution is necessary not just for your hair but for your body.

– Guest Author Julia Rachels is very passionate about heath issues, especially about hair loss. I wish to share my thoughts and experienced in hair loss by sharing proven and clinically tested products because both men and women can experience this scary incidence of hair loss, hair thinning and baldness. In my case, I thought I was going bald but successfully overcame it when I tried using Reloxe.