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The Best Vitamin for Thinning Hair

Thinning hair can happen to men and women of all ages as a result of medical procedures, genetics, surgery, medications, aging, lack of nutrition, or a number of other reasons, mostly health-related. There are many treatments and procedures available for hair loss, but before looking into them, a change in your diet to make it rich in certain vitamins may help prevent your hair from thinning, and even help hair grow back thicker.

  1. B Vitamins

    • B vitamins are integral for a healthy head of hair. They contain amino and folic acids, which increase production of new cells. Foods rich in B vitamins include beans, peas, cauliflower, eggs, nuts and soybeans.

    Biotin

    • Biotin is important for healthy hair and skin, and is known to prevent hair loss, help hair grow back thicker, and produce keratin, one of the main components of the hair shaft. Take this as a supplement in your daily routine, or eat foods that contain an abundance of biotin such as oats, egg whites, spinach, yeast, walnuts, soybeans, peas or brown rice.

    Vitamin C

    • Vitamin C stimulates hair growth by increasing circulation in the scalp, and maintains capillaries that carry blood to the hair follicles. It also strengthens your immune system, which will fight against weakening your body and preventing hair loss. This will help your hair grow thicker and healthier. Vitamin C can be found in berries, tomatoes, broccoli, oranges, cantaloupe, and most citrus fruits or juices.

    Iron

    • Iron is the mineral that is most abundant in the blood, and many women going through a premenopausal phase may find themselves suffering from an iron deficiency. Iron is found in the hair follicles and promotes new growth when hair falls out. To up your iron intake, enrich your diet with red meat, poultry, and dark, leafy greens. Vegetarians may have to take an iron supplement.

    Vitamin A

    • Vitamin A helps regulate sebum production, an oil that naturally conditions your hair and prevents it from become dry and brittle, thus breaking and falling out. It also prevents an overabundance of sebum, which leads to greasy, dirty-feeling hair. Vitamin A can be found in eggs, fish, or dark, leafy greens.

    Zinc

    • Zinc helps prevent premature hair loss and graying, and moves vitamin A from your liver to body tissues so it can be used more effectively and doesn't go to waste. Zinc can be found in most nuts and seeds as well as some seafood.

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