Many people want their hair to be shiny and healthy. Other people want their hair grow faster. Your hair grows an average of about 1/4″ a month. Some people’s grow more, some people’s grow less. How fast your hair grows and the health of your hair depends on your general health but it also depends on your nutrition. There are specific vitamins that play a major role in hair health. So which vitamins are good for your hair? Here’s how they line up!

The B-Complex vitamins, sometimes called the beauty vitamins, are essential for hair growth and are needed for healthy hair, especially Biotin.
A deficiency in vitamins B2, B6, or Biotin can sometimes lead to hair loss. It’s important to note that the B vitamins all work together in unison. They should always be taken together for optimal hair health. Use powder packs like Emergen-C w/ Vitamin B complex. These simple drinks are inexpensive to buy at GNC, over the web, or at your local superstore. They contain all the essential Vitamin B vitamins in one easy to mix and take drink. Vitamins C and E help to maintain hair health and also aid in enhancing scalp circulation.
A broad-spectrum antioxidant supplement containing green tea extract, grape seed extract, soy isoflavones, Glutathione, Coenzyme q10, Selenium, Vitamin C, vitamin E, Vitamin A as Beta Carotene, Lutein, and Lycopene can help protect your hair from oxidative damage.
Beta Carotene or Vitamin A works with the B vitamins to keep hair shiny.
Inositol is part of the B vitamin complex that experts claim to be linked to hair growth which supports hair health. Iodine is a trace mineral that helps to regulate thyroid hormone production. It also prevents dry hair and hair loss.
PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) is a member of the B complex family that appears to be linked to healthy skin and hair. PABA may prevent hair loss by protecting hair follicles when taken as a supplement.
L-Methionine is a sulfur-bearing essential amino acid that is needed for hair and muscle production. It also prevents brittle hair.
There is also one herb that may be helpful and goes beyond what vitamins do for healthy hair.
Saw Palmetto herb has been touted by some as an herb that can help men regrow their hair. As such, I did some research on this claim and although it too does not fit into the category of what vitamins are good for healthy hair, it may be worth a try if you suffer from male or female pattern baldness.
Lastly, essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 fish oils are known for their ability to significantly improve hair and nail health, and hair texture, luster, and condition. Good sources are Flax Seed Oil, Borage Oil, Fish Oil, and Hard Cold Pressed Olive Oil.

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