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Nutritional Supplements and Hair Loss

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People lose about one hundred hairs each day. Because hair is made of many nutrients, those nutrients need to be replenished in the body for hair to grow. Hair contains protein, fat, water, and carbohydrates. Foods to prevent hair loss can be found in oats, molasses, liver, and whole grains. Because water is comprised of water, it is important to stay hydrated to stimulate proper hair growth.  Hair loss increases with age, but proper nutrition and vitamins and supplements can help prevent hair loss, thinning hair, and balding. Important Nutrients for Hair & Health Vitamin A Vitamin A stimulates the follicle where hair growth begins. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, as are other dark green and red vegetables. The excess of vitamin A could cause hair loss when taking more than 10,000 UI  a day. B vitamins B vitamins reduce the stress that can cause hair loss. The best way to take B vitamins is to combine all of the B vitamins. B vitamins are found in ...

Nutritional Supplements and Hair Loss

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People lose about one hundred hairs each day. Because hair is made of many nutrients, those nutrients need to be replenished in the body in order for hair to grow. Hair contains protein, fat, water, and carbohydrates. Foods to prevent hair loss can be found in oats, molasses, liver, and whole grains. Because water is comprised of water, it is important to stay hydrated to stimulate proper hair growth.  Hair loss increases with age, but proper nutrition and take vitamins and supplements can help prevent hair loss, thinning hair and balding. Important Nutrients for Hair & Health Vitamin A Vitamin A stimulates the follicle where hair growth begins. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A, as are other dark green and red vegetables. The excess of vitamin A could be a cause of hair loss when taking more than 10,000 UI day. B vitamins B vitamins reduce the stress that can cause hair loss. The best way to take B vitamins is in a complex where all of the B vitamins are ...

Why we need to Supplement our diet with Vitamins & Minerals?

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      We do not have a perfect diet, it is a fact!We should eat a lot of vegetables and fruits every day.  Eating at least  3 fruits and 4 vegetables is ideal for our health. If possible, eating organic ones is even a better source of nutrients. Good sources of protein are also important, eating foods such as salmon, fish, and organic meat is the best source of protein. We cannot forget a good source of oils, such as extra-virgin olive oil and coconut oil. Also, carbohydrate from whole grains should be part of our daily diet. With the lifestyle of most of us, nowadays is really hard to find the perfect diet, the balance between what we should eat and the reality of everyday life is hard to be achieved.        The everyday stress consume us! If we do not have the ideal support of nutrients our hair and skin will suffer because nature always tries to preserve the functions that are more important for the body. When under stress,...

HOW HAIR ANALYSIS COULD IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND HAIR

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A hair analysis gives a complete picture of a person's health history.  Hair analysis test can indicate vitamin, mineral, and nutritional deficiencies as well as if heavy metal toxicity have occurred over a period. All the minerals in your body need to be in balance for optimal health. For example, if calcium and magnesium are too low you may have muscle twitches or trouble sleeping. If sodium and potassium are too high, you may have hyperactivity. All of your minerals need to be in "balance" with each other so they can nourish your body properly as they are supposed to do. Without a hair test, there is no scientific way to identify which vitamins and minerals you need for optimal physical and emotional health. Just taking a multi-vitamin/mineral complex may not be what your body needs.Hair Analysis has become an increasingly popular tool for gaining a deeper understanding of one's health and the factors that are affecting it. It is probably one of the most e...