What Causes Hair Loss And How To Stop It - Here Are The Vitamins That Stop Hair Loss Naturally!

Why does hair loss occur?

The life cycle of the hair involves three phases, the growth phase, the transitional phase and the resting phase. The average duration of this cycle varies from 2 to 7 years. It is estimated that each follicle produces around 20 hairs throughout its life.

The number of hairs that fall every day depends on many factors such as:
Sex (the condition is more frequent in men than in women). Season (in autumn and spring hair loss is increased). Health (the use of certain medications and some diseases can make the problem worse). Washing and brushing (trauma caused by brushing can reduce the adherence of the hair). Density of hair (the more hair you have, the greater the loss can be in absolute terms). Genetics (some people are genetically predisposed towards baldness).

Losing more than 100 hairs per day can be a bad sign, if the problem persists for several weeks.

What to do about it:
Avoid smoking, because nicotine damages the follicles and promotes baldness. Follow a diet rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins. The first symptom of malnutrition is the thinning of the hair, and if your diet lacks protein this will cause fragility and dryness. Hair is made up of keratin which is made of two amino acids: lysine and cystine (among others). Meat and fish are good sources of these amino acids, so it would be a good idea to include them in your diet. It may also be helpful to consume supplements that contain cystine and lysine, as well as vitamins A, E, and B or minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, selenium and sulfur. Alternatively, you can eat foods that contain these substances: Vitamin A, is found in egg yolk, liver, fatty fish, green leafy vegetables and dairy products. Vitamin B2, is contained in eggs, peanuts, walnuts, wheat germ, brewer's yeast, dairy products, broccoli and green beans. Vitamin B4 is present in meat, cereals, egg yolks, potatoes, cabbage and tomatoes, and can regulate the activity of the follicles. Vitamin B5, which is contained in liver, eggs, peanuts, mushrooms and broccoli, can help to increase the strength and accelerate the growth. Vitamin E is present in vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, almonds, nuts, whole grains, cod liver and wheat germ. Iron is essential and is found in red meat, spinach and dried fruits. Zinc is found in dried beans, meat and fish. Sulfur is abundant in wheat germ. Copper is found in spinach, shellfish and potatoes. Selenium is present in wheat germ, brewer's yeast, meat and fish. This article has been viewed 83 time(s).
Article Submitted On: October 19, 2010

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