Siliceous Earth for Preventing Hair Loss

Anyone who is experiencing or has a family history of hair loss wants a preventative or a cure. Many products are available that are worth trying, but none has been proven completely effective. One substance you can get through a natural diet, as a dietary supplement or in topical preparations is siliceous earth, also called diatomaceous earth. It is a natural soil (mineral) product composed of fossils, and it has many fans who claim that it has helped grow healthy hair. Veterinarians use it for the same purpose in animals.

Healthy diet for hair

• Change your diet to be low in fat and diet rich in protein. Eat whole foods and avoid processed foods. Get good proteins and B vitamins for hair growth from low-fat cheese, eggs, fish, beans, yogurt, liver, brewer's yeast, wheat germ and granulated lecithin. Soy protein also supports hair growth. Tofu and soy milk are good sources of soy protein. Silica, a purer form of siliceous earth, is also good for hair growth. Potato skins, green and red peppers, cucumbers and bean sprouts have high levels of silica.

Siliceous earth supplements

• This mineral product is reputed to help both men and women who are experiencing hair loss, not only by preventing further loss but by promoting re-growth. To obtain dietary supplements and hair care products rich in siliceous earth, go to your local health food store or visit any of the Web sites in the "Resources" section.