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Elements for Healthy Hair |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 19 September 2006 |
Important Elements for Healthy Hair| Element | Purpose | Food Groups | | Protein | Building blocks of keratin synthesis | Dairy, Soy | | Fats | Health of your hair (HDL) | Fish, lean meat- avoid red meat | | Vitamins | | | | | | | | A (Beta Carotene) | In moderation retards aging | Fish, parsley, spinach, carrot | B Group -Biotin, Folic acid,
Niacin, Thyamine | Essential for hair growth and vitality | Brewers Yeast, egg yolk, green vegetables | | B2 – Riboflavin | If lacking, allows sebaceous gland production | Milk, peanuts | | B5 – Panthenol | Fosters growth in Alopecia & produces anti-inflammatory action | Wheat germ, soy beans, cantaloupe | B6 – Pyridoxine ,Pyridoxal
Pyridoxamine | B6 is an anti-seborrheic and inhibitor of 5 alpha reductase, your body is unable to store B6 | Cooking & processing of foods destroys B6 | | C | Antioxidant | Citrus fruits | | E | Antioxidant | Wheat germ, corn | | Pycnogenol | Potent antioxidant | OPC-3 pine bark, Grape seed, red wine extract | | Trace Elements | | | | Zinc | Keeps nails and hair healthy | Dried beans, fish, Oyster | | Calcium | Prevents brittle nails and reduces dandruff | Dairy, fish, almonds | | Magnesium | Necessary for proper absorption of calcium | Wheat, cocoa | | Water | Needed for proper hydration | Drink 8 glasses, 8oz each, per day |
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