The human body needs a certain amount of vitamins and minerals each day to function properly. Most people don't usually get the daily required amount of vitamins every day and this can take a toll on your hair growth.
Hair grows on average about 1 - 3 inches per month. However, an unhealthy lifestyle and poor nutrition can slow the average rate of growth. Your best bet to maintain a steady rate of hair growth is to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. It may also help to take a daily vitamin supplement to ensure that you are not lacking in any one vitamin.
The best vitamins for hair growth include B-vitamins and zinc. A deficiency in B-vitamins can actually promote hair loss while too much vitamin A can also have the same effect. It's important not to overdo your intake of essential vitamins so following the recommended daily value will help to ensure balance.
It is always best to try and get most of your vitamins from the healthy foods that you eat. However, busy lifestyles make it nearly impossible to do without adding a daily multi-vitamin.
Other helpful vitamins also include:
Vitamin C - may help with scalp circulation
Vitamin E - helps to improve your immune system and oxygen uptake which also helps with scalp circulation
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) - helps improve hair texture and dry hair
You can get a bulk of your vitamins by eating whole, natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, and lean meat. Essential fatty acids can be found in fish or by taking flaxseed oil or fish oil supplements.
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