Healthy hair is not only dependant
on the products you use externally but also on what you consume. For
starters your water intake is very important along with your
lifestyle and diet. When these are equally balanced and consistency
is maintained in those three areas, it almost becomes pointless for
one to be on a vitamin ‘regimen’. Supplements are meant to
complete what is lacking and therefore if you are not lacking
terribly or at all in one vitamin or another then it is wise not to
self-diagnose and take supplements without a physician’s go ahead
or supervision.
It is very important that you do not
self-diagnose. You really shouldn’t overdo taking supplements even
when you do eventually get a go ahead to take supplements. If at all
you do start taking supplements in excessive quantities, your body
will use what it needs and discard the rest. So always stick to your
recommended daily allowances. Use of supplements in excess can lead
to break outs and other chronic side effects. Vitamins A, E, D, and K
are fat soluble vitamins that are stored in the liver. These vitamins
will accumulate when taken in excess and can be toxic with adverse
side effects.
Most supplements interact
differently with each other and in most cases these supplements
neutralise the effects of the other. Let’s take for example Zinc
and Sulphur both of these are known to be very beneficial in order to
attain healthy hair. However Zinc neutralises Sulphur. The same way
Zinc competes with Iron which competes with Calcium. So when taking
these nutrients in such combinations you must consider that they are
working against each other and not for the greater good of
beautifying your hair.
You need to realise that there is so
much to consider before resorting to taking supplements targeted at
improving your hair. You need to ask yourself the following
questions. What vitamins should I take and why? Who is the best
medical professional to seek advice from? Which brands are best? How
many different pills should I take and how often? Should I double up
on the doses and is it safe to do so? Now that I am taking
supplements should I skip meals?
Some of the most commonly used
supplements for hair are Vitamin C which is vital in maintaining
healthy hair. B Vitamins increase hair growth, Biotin and the complex
B Vitamins are needed to grow hair. Vitamin B3 is particularly
essential when it comes to increasing circulation to the scalp. The B
complex supplement is a good supplement as the nutrients work
together. The mineral Iron has near similar functions to that of the
B Vitamins as it increases blood circulation in the scalp thereby
promoting healthy hair. Vitamin A helps to improve the appearance of
hair making it lustrous. The most commonly used and sought after
supplements when it comes to attaining beautiful healthy hair also
include MSM sulphur, Biotin (B7), Vitamin E, Zinc, and Vitamin D.
Research is fast expanding and each new day a ground-breaking
discovery is made pertaining to supplements that do help to attain
healthy natural hair.
It is important that you seek
medical professional advice before making a serious decision such as
taking supplements on a long term or short term basis for any reason.
And remember nothing quite beats having your nutrients and mineral
elements coming from natural sources such as water, fruits and
vegetables. Having smoothies or indulging in a fresh home-made juice
first thing in the morning before you eat anything enables your body
to quickly absorb all the essential vitamins and nutrients in their
natural state. The consumption of juices is particularly beneficial
on an empty stomach and can act as a natural nutrient boost which
helps with more than just beautifying your hair. Whichever route you
do choose to take remember to do so knowledgeably and in moderation!
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