The best vitamins for your hair

Everyone wants to look and feel their best. From a good sense of fashion to smooth, clear skin, your outward appearance can affect how you feel on the inside. Your hair is a major part of your style aesthetic, but if your hair is dull and stringy, it can ruin your self-confidence. Vitamins are an excellent way to improve the health and luster of your hair. Take a look below to see some of the best vitamins for your scalp.

Vitamin A 
Typically found in sweet potatoes, kale, carrots and many animal products, Vitamin A is essential for hair growth. In fact, Vitamin A promotes healthy cell growth for your entire body, but because your hair is the body's fastest-growing form of tissue, it requires the most nutrients, according to Authority Nutrition. If you find that your hair grows slowly or that it is falling out more frequently, you should consider adding more Vitamin A to your diet. If you hair is overly dry, Vitamin A can also increase the level of sebum, a substance that moisturizes skin and hair.

Biotin 
Though there is no proof that biotin increases hair growth, it does improve scalp health and hair luster. Biotin, also known as Vitamin H, can increase overall health and improve hair's elasticity and sleekness. Biotin is found in foods that are high in healthy fats, such as eggs, yeast and fatty meats.

Vitamin E  
Some people experience hair loss due to high levels of stress. The increased levels of stress-related hormones can damage the follicles on your scalp, causing hair loss. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help reduce the damage done by stress. In fact, Authority Nutrition reported that patients who were experiencing hair loss and added a vitamin E supplement to their diet experienced a nearly 35 percent increase in growth over an eight-month period. Vitamin E can be found in avocados, almonds, leafy greens and certain nuts and seeds.

Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid is a lesser-known vitamin than the others on this list. However, it is vital for maintaining scalp and hair health as you age. Old individuals who want to keep the color of their hair and reduce their risk of going gray should consider adding more of this vitamin to their diets. It can be found in dairy products and whole grains, according to Smarty Pants Vitamins. In addition to preventing gray hairs, pantothenic acid also helps renew the skin on your scalp, reducing the risk of dandruff.

Iron 
It is commonly known that anemia is a major cause of hair loss because iron assists red blood cells with the transportation of oxygen throughout the body. If the follicles on your head are not able to receive enough oxygen, they could be damaged, leading to hair loss or poor hair health. By increasing your intake of iron, you could improve your scalp health and the rate of your hair growth. Iron is most commonly found in red meats, seafood, eggs and leafy greens.

If you incorporate more vitamins into your diet but are still not seeing the results you desire, it may be time to consider a hair restoration solution. Hair transplants or FUE procedures are excellent ways to get the full head of hair that you desire to complete your style and boost your self-confidence. To learn more about your options, visit Marotta Hair Restoration today. 

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