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Top 10 Foods to Prevent Hair Loss
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Hair Loss
Hair loss can be the result of an endocrine condition such as uncontrolled diabetes or the side effect of chemotherapy drugs or diet pills that contain amphetamines. Sometimes a stressful life experience such as experiencing a traumatic event can cause a disruption in the hair growth cycle. Poor nutrition can lead to hair loss. A healthy well-balanced diet featuring these top ten foods can prevent hair loss caused by poor nutrition. Photo: Getty Images
Salmon
Salmon provides plenty of protein without much saturated fat. Inadequate protein in the diet can lead to hair loss. Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6 and B12, protein, niacin, phosphorus, magnesium and selenium. Photo: Getty Images
Lentils
Lentils are an excellent source of protein, iron, cholesterol-lowering fiber, thiamine, folate, potassium and very little fat. Vegetarians can be at risk for protein malnutrition, which can cause hair loss. Lentils are a top non-animal source of protein. Photo: Getty Images
Poultry
Poultry is another complete protein source that contains the nine essential amino acids necessary for good health. The essential amino acids which include tryptophan, leucine and lysine, are the building blocks for protein, are not made by the body and can only be obtained through food. Photo: Getty Images
Eggs
Eggs are a source of complete protein. One egg provides 11% of the daily value for protein, the nine essential amino acids and only 68 calories. They are a good source of vitamin B2, B5 and B12 as well as vitamin D. Photo: Getty Images
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
Complete protein sources include milk and milk products such as yogurt and cheese. Every cell in the body, including hair, contains protein. Protein is necessary for cell repair and regrowth. Milk is a good source of protein, calcium, vitamin D, riboflavin, vitamin A and B12. Yogurt and cheese are ways to vary your protein choices. Photo: Getty Images
Whole Grains
Whole grains consumed in the form of oatmeal and multi-grain cereals, bread, bagels or pita are good sources of riboflavin. The bran or outer coating of the grain contains 86 % of the niacin, 43% of the riboflavin and 66% of all the minerals of the grain. A riboflavin deficiency can cause hair loss. Photo: Getty Images
Spinach
Spinach is an excellent source of riboflavin. To ensure an adequate daily intake of this essential vitamin and to have some variety, try other good sources such as romaine lettuce, asparagus, Swiss chard and mustard greens. Photo: Getty Images
Sunflower Seeds
A vitamin B 5 or pantothenic acid deficiency can lead to hair loss. Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of this vitamin. Other food sources include crimini mushrooms, corn, winter squash and cauliflower. Photo: Getty Images
Bananas and Oranges
These two fruits along with peaches and vegetables such as beets and Brussels sprouts are very good sources of folate. Folate is an essential vitamin for the development of red blood cells and the synthesis of DNA. A deficiency causes a range of symptoms from anemia to hair loss. Photo: Getty Images
Beans
A variety of beans such as pinto, black, navy, kidney and garbanzo beans, are excellent sources of folate. Folate occurs naturally in green leafy vegetables, fruits and dried beans. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate found in supplements and fortified foods. Sources: TeensHealth: Hair Loss http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/skin/hair_loss.html# Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source-Protein http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/ MedlinePlus: Protein in Diet http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002467.htm Littleton Grist Mill: What’s in a Grain http://www.littletongristmill.com/nutrition.php essortment: What Vitamin Deficiency Causes Hair Loss http://www.essortment.com/articles/vitamin-deficiency-causes-hair-loss_103645.htm Photo: Getty Images
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