Hair Nutrition.

Fueling your body with the right foods is beyond important, here at Tresslog we like to emphasize this a lot. Mainly because your diet plays a big part in hair growth. No matter how many products you buy or amazing treatments you use, if you are growing out weak and brittle hair then the problem is from within. So what does your hair need to grow healthy and strong? We have listed the key nutrients that contribute to hair growth and the foods (not products) that can help you grow strong healthy hair, that you can then use products to maintain and not the other way around.

 

Keratin is the protein that your hair is made up of, however, what we see is hair in its afterlife, the root is where it all begins. Blood vessels provide the key nutrients to nourish your follicles, now it’s important to understand that your blood is the fluid of health. Blood transports all the nutrients in your body, ensure that you are getting some form of exercise every day to help circulate blood throughout the body to the scalp. Scalp massages and light therapy also help with blood circulation to the scalp.  Staying hydrated with water will help replenish your blood. In a nutshell, aim to keep your blood clean so that it can do its job of transporting all the healthy nutrients you put in your body.

Foods that help keep your blood and its detox system (kidney and liver) healthy, clean, circulating, and free of toxins:

-Water

-Cruciferous vegetables

-berries

-coffee

-cranberries

-cayenne pepper

-beetroot

 

Now that you understand the importance of caring for your blood now we can focus on the goodies it will be transporting, The following nutrients are key to hair growth

Biotin: preserves hair strength, function, texture, and growth. Top sources(liver, egg yolks, yeast, nuts, and seeds)

 

B5 (pantothenic acid): for flexibility, strength, and shine; helps prevent hair loss and greying. Top sources (Beef, poultry, seafood, organ meats, eggs, milk, avocado and  broccoli).

 

B6: helps maintain a healthy scalp. Top sources (pork, poultry, fish, bread, whole grain, eggs, vegetables).

 

B12: helps keep a thick head of hair. Top sources (liver, calm, beef, tuna, nutritional yeast).

 

B1, B2, B5, and Niacin: contribute to the nourishment of hair-follicle cells. Top sources (Salmon, Leafy Greens, eggs).

 

Folic acid: promotes the increase in hair-follicle cell division and growth. Top sources (broccoli, spinach, chickpea).

 

Vitamin C: helps produce and maintain healthy collagen; promotes hair health by protecting cells within follicles and in surrounding blood vessels. Top sources (Broccoli, green and red peppers, Spinach, potatoes ).

 

Vitamin E: promotes healthy hair by helping to maintain the integrity of cell membranes and hair follicles. Top sources (Almonds and other nuts, vegetable oils, seeds, and green leafy vegetables).

 

Beta–carotene: important for hair growth. Top sources (Carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach cantaloupe).

 

A balanced diet, filled with nutrients is the key to healthy and strong hair, products are used to maintain and retain the hair you grow, growth starts from within.