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[V146]Vitamins For Strong Hair

by Tsvetan Vetskov, Tsv

Nowadays , vitamin regimes are becoming more and more popular. For such a regime specially built for your hair it takes from 2 to 3 months in order to see obvious results in your hair's condition. You can guess that consistancy and patience are very important. Another really important thing is to consult with your doctor before starting a vitamin program , especially if you have healt issues.

So here is the :

Vitamin A - This is the antioxidant that helps the production of healthy sebum in the scalp. It can be found in : fish liver oil , milk , cheese , meat , eggs , broccoli , cabbage , carrots , spinach and some fruits such as apricots and peaches. Recommended daily dose : 5 000 IU.

WARNING! Daily dose higher than 25 000 IU is highly toxic and can cause serious hair loss and other health problems.

Vitamin C - Another antioxidant that is responsible for maintaining skin and hair overall health. Foods that consist vitamic C : citrus fruits , kiwi , strawberries , pineapple , tomatoes , cantaloupe , green peppers , potatoes and dark green vegetables. Recommended daily dose : 60 mg.

Vitamin E - Antioxidant that controls and enhances blood circulation in the scalp. Can be found in: Cold-pressed vegetable oils , soybeams , raw seeds and nuts , wheat germ oil , dried beans and leafy green vegetables. Recommended daily dose : Up to 400 IU.

WARNING! Vitamin E is capable of raising blood pressure and reducing blood clotting. People with blood pressure problems MUST consult with their personal doctros before taking Vitamin E-rich supplements.

Biotin - this vitamin supports the productions of keratin and is capable of preventing graying and hair loss. Biotin is found in : brewer's yeast , whole grains , liver , rice , milk and egg yolks. Recommended daily dose : 150-300 mcg.

Inositol - strenghtens hair follicles at cellular level. Foods : whole grains , brewer's yeast , liver and citrus fruits.Recommended daily dose : up to 600 mg.

Niacin (aka Vitamin B3) - this vitamin promotes scalp circulation and can be found in the following foods : brewer's yeast , fish , chicken , wheat germ , turkey and meat.Recommended daily dose : 15 mg.

WARNING! Taking more than 25 mg of Vitamin B3 a day can result in "niacin flush" which is a temporary heat sensation due to high blood cell dialiation.

Pantothenic Acid (aka Vitamin B5) - slows and prevents graying and hair loss. Food sources: brewer's yeast , organ meats , whole grain cereals and egg yolks. Recommended daily dose : 4-7 mg.

Vitamin B6 - and helps with the production of melanin (which gives your hair its color).Vitamin B6 can be found in : liver , brewer's yeast , whole grain cereals , vegetables , egg yolk and organ meats.Recommended daily dose : 1.6 mg

WARNING! High doses of B6 may cause numbness in feet and hands.

Vitamin B12 - stong preventor of hair loss. Food sources : fish , eggs , milk and chicken. Recommended daily dose : 2mg.

One day you feel that your hair looks great, the next day it seems a total disaster. This may happen because you experience "a bad hair day". You're not alone in this matter. Many women say they have their bad hair days several times in a month. It's the euphemism for any time something goes completely wrong and this is a true tribute to see how much hair matters to most of us. According to national studies, women feel more confident when their hair looks great or at least good. More than half the surveyed women said that if their hair didn't look right, it affected their mood for the rest of the day.

Me, as the owner of a beauty hair club and other professionals agree that there can be done several things to improve our hair, but how much control we have over our hair depends on some few factors:

Heredity is one of the most crucial elements. We are all born with a set number of hair follicles, and regretfully, there's nothing we can do to change that number. The diameter of each strand (or hair texture), the amount of hair wave, and the hair color are predetermined as well. Also one must take into account specific changes that are arranged genetically. We all produce more pigments as we get older. Pigment creation increases during adolescence and slows its speed in midlife. Hormonal changes are also an important factor that can change hair, make it thicker, denser or curlier.
Genetical factor isn't the only thing that changes hair - the environment can affect it too - weather, sunlight, and water minerals can add to your hair troubles.

Besides, most of us want to change what nature gave us: we try to make hair into something it is not. If the hair is very curly, we want to get it straight; if it is straight, all we desire is make it curly. Chemical treatments, rough styling methods and heat styling can take their toll on hair, making it dry and weak as time passes by.
Take some time for your hair and relax. The hair care section at provides you with information on how to take care for long naturally strong hair. Enjoy it!

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