With so much information about how we should be treating our hair, it’s easy to overlook the significant impact nutrients have on its growth.
A balanced diet is essential to providing the body with the nutrients it needs to function optimally. A lack of the right nutrients, on the other hand, can lead to hair loss and damage.
Content creator Jas Lene recently shared some of the dietary tools that helped her grow her hair to new lengths. These included eggs, spinach, nuts, seeds, berries, salmon, and sweet potatoes.
While each food listed offers a unique set of health benefits, eggs and salmon have one key nutrient in common: keratin.
Jas Lene shared her favourite foods for hair growth
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This fibrous protein is one of the building blocks of healthy hair, as it provides a protective layer and enhances strength.
Eggs also contain biotin, along with sweet potatoes, which help the body produce keratin and prevent hair thinning.
Omega-3 fatty acids, another essential component of healthy hair, are found in salmon, nuts, and seeds. These nutrients keep the scalp hydrated, reduce flakiness, and promote strong, shiny hair.
Berries, on the other hand, are packed with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that fights oxidative stress and helps the body absorb iron more efficiently.
Several viewers took to the comments to confirm that increasing their protein intake had helped them grow longer, healthier hair.
One person quipped: “Since I’ve been eating more animal proteins, I’ve noticed my hair is slaying and getting thick.”
Deficiencies Associated with Hair Thinning
Dermatologist and Medical Director at XYON Health In., Dr Christina Han, has previously explained the role deficiencies play in hair changes.
She stated: “Deficiencies in iron, zinc, and certain B vitamins are closely linked to hair thinning.
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Nutritional gaps in the diet are often responsible for slow growth
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“Iron deficiency, in particular, can disrupt the production of haemoglobin, which is crucial for delivering oxygen to hair follicles, thereby leading to hair thinning.”
Dr Han also noted that addressing nutritional deficiencies can not only help reverse hair loss but may also prevent premature greying.
“Correcting deficiencies, particularly those related to iron and B vitamins, can lead to noticeable improvements in hair health," added Dr Han.
“The effectiveness of treating these symptoms by addressing deficiencies, however, depends on the severity of the deficiency and how early it is detected.”
