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Vitamins for Hair Care

June 24, 2010 by ModernMom Staff Leave a Comment

Your own mom probably told you to take your vitamins, and for good reason. Not only do vitamins help your body, but some also promote general hair shine and health, according to the Mayo Clinic and Marie Claire magazine. Taking the right vitamins can help prevent excessive hair loss and dull hair, especially as you age. Using vitamins as part of your hair-care regimen need not be expensive or time-consuming; you can usually gain a number of potential benefits by taking a single multivitamin every day.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E doesn’t guarantee you won’t lose your hair, but it may help promote general good health for your locks and your overall body, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, vitamin E won’t make up for poor eating or living habits. Pregnant and breast-feeding moms need more vitamin E than other women.

Vitamin B12

Lack of vitamin B12 can indeed cause hair loss, so taking this supplement as part of your hair regimen is a healthy idea, according to Health Guidance. Women with intestinal or stomach problems may have difficulty truly absorbing B12. You can also eat more eggs, meat, poultry, fish, milk and other dairy products to increase your body’s supply of B12.

Biotin

Taking at least 2.5 mg of the biotin supplement each day can help thwart hair loss in women, according to Essence magazine. It usually takes about three to six months to see complete results. Biotin is comprised of water-soluble vitamin B compounds, according to MedlinePlus. Keep in mind that overuse of biotin supplements can lead to vitamin toxicity.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential ingredient toward good hair and skin health, according to MedlinePlus. The vitamin promotes the growth of collagen, which helps with that natural luster that many women seek in beauty treatments. Drinking more orange juice and eating fresh citrus fruits and plenty of vegetables such as cabbage, green peppers and tomatoes can also help you get more vitamin C. This mineral also contains antioxidant blends, which UCLA dermatologist Harold Lancer notes are essential toward promoting hair growth, according to an interview in Marie Claire magazine.

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