PHOTOS: 5 essential superfoods you need to have to stop hair loss

Hair loss is something we all suffer from time to time. What is important is that we take certain measures to stop this, which is possible through changing certain lifestyle factors, the most important being our diet. Berries, nuts, seeds and other food items help in strengthening the hair and stop hair loss, when consumed on a regular basis.

Updated on: Aug 22, 2018 12:39 PM IST

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Hair loss is something we all suffer from time to time. What is important is that we take certain measures to stop this, which is possible through changing certain lifestyle factors, the most important being our diet. Berries, nuts, seeds and other food items help in strengthening the hair and stop hair loss, when consumed on a regular basis. (shutterstock)

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Berries contain compounds and vitamins which are good for the growth of hair. One of these is vitamin C, which has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are effective in protecting hair follicles from damage from free radicals. The vitamin C which you receive from berries helps the body in producing collagen, which prevents hair from becoming brittle and breaking. (Shutterstock)

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Spinach contains vitamin A, vitamin C, folate and iron- all of which are good for hair growth. Vitamin A aids the skin glands in producing sebum, which helps the scalp in maintaining healthy hair. Spinach is also a plant based form of iron, which fuels hair growth. (Shutterstock)

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Avocados are a good source of healthy fats. They also provide us with vitamin E, which could promote hair growth. It also contains vitamin E, which helps in neutralizing free radicals. Vitamin E also protects certain areas of the skin, like the scalp, from oxidative stress damage. (Shutterstock)

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Nuts like almonds fulfil a large part of your daily vitamin E needs and also provide us with a lot of B vitamins and zinc. If you are deficient in any of these, you can experience hair loss. (Shutterstock)

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Seeds have various nutrients such as vitamin E, zinc and selenium, which are essential for hair growth. Sunflower seeds and flaxseeds when had on a regular basis can help in strengthening the hair. For getting a mixture of all the best nutrients, it is advisable to have all the different kinds of seeds, and not just stick to one. (Shutterstock)