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Women's Hair Loss Diet

If you are a woman suffering from hair loss, try some homeopathic remedies to help restore your hair's former thickness. First, consider changing your diet to find out whether your hair will stop falling out. Female hair loss sometimes results from shifting hormones, which you can regulate with diet and supplements.

  1. Foods to Eat

    • Protein plays a very important part in hair production, and women who don't get enough protein will suffer from dry, brittle hair and nails. Make your diet about 30 to 40 percent protein: Good choices include lean meats and legumes. Any food high in iron makes an acceptable choice for increasing hair growth and stimulating red cell production. Supplement your diet with soy protein shakes, which will keep you full and give you about 25 grams of protein in each drink. Soy has the added benefit of stimulating hair follicles and raising estrogen levels. Eat soy milk and yogurt instead of cow's milk products.

      Instead of eating pasta and sugary foods, fill your diet with natural foods such as fruits and vegetables. Eat foods that do not require cooking, since heating foods can destroy precious minerals.

    Foods to Avoid

    • Do not consume caffeine every day, since it reduces natural levels of vitamins and minerals in your body and can raise testosterone levels slightly, which can cause hair to fall out. Reduce the amount of starchy carbs and sugar in your diet; these empty calories do not help hair growth. In addition, high levels of blood sugar circulating in your system contribute to hair loss. Avoid dietary fat and excessive salt, which can cause obesity and raise testosterone production, potentially leading to hair loss. Alcohol alsoprovides empty calories that do nothing except contribute to obesity and reduce your body's supply of vitamins and minerals.

    Supplements

    • If you do not currently take a multivitamin made specifically for women, ask your doctor for a recommendation. Also, take supplements such as vitamins E, B and C, as well as zinc. Not only will these keep you healthy---they will aid in hair regrowth and balance your hormone levels. Silica supplements can help you grow strong hair and impart a sheen to your hair. Visit a health food store or look online to find iodine drops or supplements you can mix in with your food. Natural sources of iodine include leafy greens and carrots.

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