What foods are good for Hair?

B-Vitamins Omega-3 fatty acids Silica Calcium Zinc Water Vitamin-A

Hair is primarily all  protein (More than 80%). What we call hair is really a dead protein. Hair has been considered as a part of beauty over centuries in almost the entire society. The best option for a person to have attractive hair is to eat a balanced diet. The basic nutrition for healthy hair is same as healthy skin Food nutrition for Healthy skin .

Hair Loss

Male baldness is tied with testosterone levels during puberty. Avoiding high saturated fats and meats can slow down male baldness.

B Vitamins (Specially Biotin), Silica, Calcium, Iron and Zinc, may prevent hair loss

Vitamin A effects the health of the scalp.

Water help hydrate scalp.

Shiny Locks

Health of hair is an indication of nutrients missing in our diet. The brittle hair indicates deficiency in Omega 3 fatty acids. It also causes dry skin and brittle nails.

The hair of people living on the coastal region have thick and shiny hair due to eating a lot of fish.

Foods

Water: 8 Cups per day

Fish (for Omega 3 acids), For vegetarians Flaxseeds, Walnuts, Pistachios

Spinach (Iron and minerals)

Low fat milk (Calcium)

Raw oats, Potato skins, Cucumber skin, Moong sprouts (Silica)

Hardboiled Eggs yolk (B Vitamins and proteins)

Tofu