There is no ‘magic’ cure for hair loss, but there are some things you can do to help improve the condition. These mainly relate to staying healthy and eating properly, making sure you get all the essential vitamins and minerals you need every day.
Certain vitamins can be helpful in preventing hair loss, encouraging hair to regrow and generally improving the health of hair. The main vitamins and minerals you should consider getting more of in your diet include:
• B vitamins
• Iron
• Zinc
• Folate
• Calcium
A good quality multi-vitamin taken daily can ensure you get the right amounts of these vitamins and minerals in your diet. If you have a deficiency of just one of these, such as vitamin B12 or iron, you will need to see your doctor for diagnosis and advice. Occasionally, dietary deficiencies can be a main cause of hair loss.
What about biotin?
The B-complex vitamin known as biotin or vitamin B7 is often promoted as a hair growth supplement, but scientific tests haven’t yet proven whether it helps with regrowth or not. However, biotin is good for strengthening nails and hair in general.