{"id":15353,"date":"2017-02-21T13:43:08","date_gmt":"2017-02-21T13:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/shamagazine\/?p=15353"},"modified":"2023-09-26T11:48:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T09:48:26","slug":"essential-nutrients-for-healthy-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/essential-nutrients-for-healthy-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential nutrients for healthy hair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Our diet has an influence on everything<\/strong>, from <strong>our health, vitality,<a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/how-what-you-eat-affects-your-mood\/\"> mood<\/a>, up to our <a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/tips-for-healthy-glowing-skin-from-the-inside-out\/\">skin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/5-foods-for-healthy-hair\/\">hair health.<\/a><\/strong> Everything is interconnected and depends on optimum nutrition to function in the best way possible. <strong>Hair health relies on a diet rich in vitamins and minerals.<\/strong> When we are <strong>deficient in certain nutrients, our hair suffers<\/strong> as a consequence. Instead of having healthy, strong, shiny hair, our<strong> hair is dry, brittle and breaks easily.<\/strong> Therefore, <strong>it\u2019s important to nourish our hair from the inside by providing it with all the nutrients it needs to be healthy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Discover what nutrients are essential for healthy hair:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Protein:<\/strong> Our hair is primarily <strong>made up of <a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/vegetable-proteins-as-a-quality-source-of-proteins\/\">protein<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/vegetable-proteins-as-a-quality-source-of-proteins\/\">.<\/a> That\u2019s why we need to <strong>nourish it with legumes, grains, nuts and fish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Healthy fats:<\/strong> They\u2019re very <strong>important for shiny and soft hair.<\/strong> In fact, many vitamins cannot be absorbed in the body without fats, also known as fat-soluble vitamins. <strong>Include nuts, seeds, avocado and healthy oils<\/strong> (olive, coconut, sesame and avocado oil) in your diet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Omegas:<\/strong> Omega 3, 6 and 9 are <strong>essential for healthy hair.<\/strong> You can find them in <strong>walnuts<\/strong> (the highest source of omega-3 in the nut family), <strong>fish and flaxseed oil.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Iron:<\/strong> <strong>Supports healthy blood circulation<\/strong>&#8211; an <strong>important factor for healthy hair<\/strong> (and skin!). Low levels of iron <strong>can cause hair loss<\/strong>. Eat a lot of <strong>legumes, spinach, kale, <a href=\"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/nutrition-spirulina-as-a-protein-source\/\">spirulina<\/a> and broccoli<\/strong> to get your plant-based source of iron!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin A:<\/strong> <strong>Stimulates healthy sebum growth<\/strong> (a fat segregated by the skin glands), <strong>providing shine, strength and softness to the hair.<\/strong> <strong>Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach and peaches<\/strong> are rich in vitamin A.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin C:<\/strong> This antioxidant present in citrus fruits, kale and kiwis <strong>helps the body absorb iron and magnesium.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin E:<\/strong> <strong>Stimulates hair growth and is anti-inflammatory<\/strong>. Therefore, it\u2019s <strong>essential for healthy hair.<\/strong> It\u2019s <strong>present in leafy greens, almonds, avocado, sunflower seeds and fish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Zinc:<\/strong> One of the <strong>most common deficiencies that also happens to cause hair loss.<\/strong> <strong>Oysters, legumes and nuts<\/strong> are rich in zinc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biotin:<\/strong> This vitamin B component is <strong>very important for healthy hair.<\/strong> You can find it in <strong>yeast, soy and walnuts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vitamin B5:<\/strong> Helps<strong> prevent hair loss and stimulates hair growth.<\/strong> Mushrooms, oily fish, avocado, sunflower seeds and sweet potatoes are rich in this vitamin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, <strong>our hair requires a large variety of nutrients for it to be strong, radiant and healthy.<\/strong> That\u2019s why<strong> it\u2019s important to have a varied and rich diet.<\/strong> We must include a wide variety of foods to nourish our body with all the nutrients it needs to work optimally. Not only will it influence in the health of your hair, but <strong>you\u2019ll also strengthen your immune system, <\/strong><strong>boost your energy and vitality, whilst also having radiant skin!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our diet has an influence on everything, from our health, vitality, mood, up to our skin and hair health. Everything is interconnected and depends on optimum nutrition to function in the best way possible. Hair health relies on a diet rich in vitamins and minerals. 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