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5 nutrients essential for healthy hair
Maintaining a healthy and a balanced diet is important to improve your hair and scalp health. Here are some nutrients that are essential for healthy hair
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Biotin
Biotin is a vitamin B-complex compound that helps in the synthesis of a protein called keratin. Keratin helps boost hair growth and alleviates hair loss. It also improves hair elasticity and strength
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Foods such as fish, seeds, nuts and vegetables such as sweet potatoes are excellent sources of biotin
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an essential antioxidant that prevents oxidative damage and nourishes your hair and scalp. It reduces hair fall and improves the texture of your hair
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Wheat germ oil, avocados, sunflower seeds, almonds and spinach are good sources of vitamin E
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Zinc
Zinc strengthens your hair follicles and prevents hair loss. It binds hair proteins together and is vital for maintaining hair elasticity
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Foods such as eggs, pumpkin seeds, lobster, crab and Brazil nuts are rich in zinc
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C boosts the iron absorption by your body and increases collagen production. It helps strengthen the hair follicles and improves scalp health
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Food sources of vitamin C include bell peppers, kale, brussels and citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits
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Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids hydrate the scalp and improve the texture of your hair. They make your hair look lustrous and prevent hair damage
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Salmon, sardines, avocado, flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and canola oil are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids
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