Things Your Hair Is Desperately Trying To Tell You About Your Health
Have you recently brushed your hair and suddenly found out that there were like hundreds of new strands of precious hair into the hairbrush? Or noticed some hairs are peppered with graying wisps? These situations can sometimes be an indication of a more worrisome cause.
Here Are The Reasons Why Your Hair Does Not Look As Good As It Used To
Not Enough Good Fats
Foods with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids are vital for healthy hair and skin and also for overall longevity and vitality. These good dietary fats work to lock moisture into the skin and hair cells, thus keeping them youthful and supple. Moreover, it also helps your body absorb the key fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) which are important for hair health.
Some of the main sources of essential fats are seeds, oily fish, avocados, and olive oil.
A Lack of Other Vitamins and Minerals
Once your vitamins and minerals are less than ideal levels, it may show up on your hair. Suboptimal levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 causes premature graying while low vitamin C can lead to dry and lackluster locks.
Iron Deficiency
Lack of Protein
You may lack high-quality protein if your hair is brittle and breaks easily. You may also have shorter layers on the top of your head which is caused by breaking of new hairs which aren’t strong enough to withstand chemical treatments and heat.
Dehydration
Coconut water and herbal teas all count towards your water intake. You should limit caffeine and alcohol intake as these can cause you to lose water.
Stress
Aging
Poor Sleep
Furthermore, people who are sleep deprived tend to be hungrier and crave junk foods like salty foods, candy, and carbs and this means that they certainly lack in the vitamins and minerals needed for healthy hair.
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