Hair Loss and Nutrition: Exploring the Role of Vitamin Deficiency

You are what you eat – literally. The impact of your diet on your overall health cannot be understated, which includes your hair. 

So what is the link between getting the right nutrition and how good your hair looks and feels?

Let’s examine all there is to know about vitamin deficiencies and what role they play in how strong our hair is.

What vitamin deficiency causes hair loss?

To have the best-looking and best-feeling hair possible, a requisite amount of vital nutrients is necessary. Without these, your body might not function as it should, including growing a healthy head of hair. 

Biotin, also know as Vitamin B7, plays a key role in the growth of our skin, nails, and hair. It works by producing keratin, a protein that is crucial for the maintenance of these parts of the body to keep them strong and healthy. 

When men begin to lose their hair, this is often down to genetics but there are other instances which could be linked to vitamin deficiencies.

Some of the other vitamins which play a role in hair growth include other B vitamins, C vitamins, D vitamins, folate, selenium, zinc, and iron. Others will also play a role in keeping your hair in good condition.

How to get enough of these vitamins

Adding the Biotin supplement to your daily routine could help you boost your intake and absorption of this important nutrient to ensure your body is receiving a sufficient supply. However, keep in mind Biotin alone isn’t a form of hair loss treatment but can be an effective preventative measure against hair loss and damage. However, you should consume healthy food as part of a balanced diet to make sure you get enough vitamins through eating as possible – this can go a long way towards staying fit and healthy in general but can boost your hair too.

If you think your hair loss could be caused by male pattern baldness rather than vitamin deficiency, tailored treatments are available to combat this condition.

You can take our free consultation for personalised hair loss treatment recommendations.

All of our blog articles are reviewed for medical accuracy by our Medical Director before publication.

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