NUTRIENTS | ROLE | SOURCES |
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Vitamin A | Prevents dryness of scalp by ensuring that body produces and controls enough supply of sebum.A natural oil required to keep Scalp moist and healthy. | Orange and yellow coloured fruits and vegetables like orange, sweet lime, papaya, mango; vegetables like spinach, fenugreek (methi) leaves, and drumstick. |
B- Vitamins | Promotes blood circulation in the scalp, hair growth; prevents Premature graying, augment Growth and repair of body tissues. | Beans, peas, carrots, cauliflower, soybean, nutritional yeast, bran, nuts, and eggs. |
Vitamin C | Aids in improving scalp circulation and it is important to maintain Capillaries that carry blood to the follicles. | Indian gooseberry (amla), guava, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomatoes and green peppers. |
Vitamin E | Increase oxygen uptake; this improves blood circulation to the scalp and Growth by enhancing the immune system. | Nuts and legumes, wheat germ oil, soybeans, sunflower oil, safflower oil |
Folic acid | Promotes hair growth by renewing the cells that grow hair. Its deficiency can lead to premature graying and hair loss. | Beans and legumes, citrus fruits, wheat bran, whole grains, poultry liver, green leafy vegetables. |
Biotin | Promotes healthy hair growth and protects against dryness. It also increases the elasticity of the hair’s Cortex, thus preventing breakage. | Brewer’s yeast, brown rice, green peas, lentils, oats, soybeans, sunflower seeds, walnuts, saltwater fish, egg, Yolkmilk, legumes and whole grains. |
Protein | Essential for hair growth. Amino Acids created from proteins can have constructive effects on the look and feel of your hair. | lean meat; pulses like whole moong, dal, rajma, chickpeas (kabuli channa), soybeans, nuts, grains, soya, fish, egg, dairy products. |
Copper | Essential for hair structure and pigmentation of hair. | Mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds, mustard greens, asparagus, cashews, peppermint, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, ginger, green, beans, potato. |
Zinc | Stimulates hair growth by enhancing immune function | Legumes and nut |
Iron | Important constituent of blood (hemoglobin); vital for adequate Oxygenation of all tissues. | Red meat, liver, fish, poultry, Leafy vegetables, lentils, beans, dates. |
Selenium | Essential for normal thyroid function | Nuts, meat, eggs, fish, lobster, crab |
Silica | Vital component of hair shaft, Stimulates hair growth. | Green beans, cucumber celery, asparagus, mango, strawberries |
Omega-3 | Promotes a healthy scalp, regulates Sebum production. | Flaxseed, walnuts, cabbage, beans, broccoli, squash, fish oil, olive oil and Salmon, sardines, tuna. |
Omega-6 | Stimulates hair growth | Evening primrose oil, safflower oil, seeds, hemp seeds, corn and Pumpkin seeds. |
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