Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Healthy Hair Growth Needs Vitamins

By Bronwyn Stringer

Facts about hair growth: The average rate of hair growth in and average person is about one and half an inch per month. An individual has around 100,000 hair strands on their head. According to the researches hair to grow up to the shoulder length will take about 2 years.

Now the question will be after 2 years+ of constant wear, how to maintain the look, the shine and the resilient of the hair. A simple answer will be Vitamins.

A person's overall health is reflected in their hair. A good diet, regular exercise, and a low stress level is a pretty good way to ensure great looking hair. On the other side, a poor diet, little exercise, and a bunch of stress will have your hair looking dull and lifeless, that is assuming you have much left.

In this society and the life led by everyone, it is vital that you think a step ahead and make sure that you maintain your hair. There are suggestions available for hair loss and hair growth to help you out with the task.

Amino acids and B vitamins are useful in helping hair grow strong and fast. With only one half an inch of hair growth per month being the average, every little bit helps.

Hair growth can be increased by Beta Carotine as well. The intake of green and yellow vegetables and some fruits will provide the required beta carotine to the body. Beta Carotine in the Body will produce vitamin A, which helps in the development of bones, strengthens the nerve fibers and also prevent healthy skin, nails and hair.

As hair is made from proteins, intake of proteins will help in the promotion of healthy and strong hair. So have a protein rich diet and grow strong and beautiful hair. Eggs, yoghurt and fish are some of the protein rich food which will yield beautiful hair.

Soy and Soy proteins have also shown high results in strong and healthy hair growth. Soy proteins also help hair to grown longer and strengthen there roots.

On the other side there are several things that you should avoid that will lead to hair problems. One of the major impediments to healthy hair is smoking. Tests have shown that smoking causes your capillaries to contract, reducing the amount of blood that can reach the hair follicles. With less blood come fewer nutrients.

Like wise there are many factors and causes for hair loss and also cures for the same, proper intake of nutrition will help in hair growth and also maintains your health.

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