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Iodine for Hair Growth

The thyroid gland can be affected when the body is low in iodine. The deficiency can trickle down to some of the body functions the thyroid gland is responsible for, including the growth of hair.

  1. Function

    • Iodine helps keep hair shiny and can additionally boost hair growth.

    Size

    • According to hairlossadvance.com, adults should have at least 150 ug of iodine daily.

    Effects

    • A diet with insufficient iodine can cause hair loss. According to hairlossadvance.com, the thyroid gland needs iodine to function properly. Since the thyroid gland controls the metabolism, when the gland is not working properly there is a slow down of cell growth. This can lead to a slow down of cells needed to grow hair.

    Considerations

    • Hairlossadvance.com suggests eating food with iodine instead of adding table salt to your food because the sodium in salt can cause other health problems.

    Types

    • Foods with high levels of iodine include kelp, potatoes, fruits, mozzarella cheese, boiled eggs, yogurt, and cow's milk.

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