Need gorgeous shiny hair in a hurry? If you struggle to fit all the necessary vitamins and nutrients for optimum hair health into your diet, try these easy once-a-day supplements for treating a plethora of hair issues…
B Group vitamins
Look for a combination supplement containing vitamin B-3 for good scalp circulation, vitamin B-5 – for hair loss prevention and vitamins B-6 and B-12 for promoting hair growth.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E supplements have been found to have a positive effect of people suffering from thinning hair and hair loss. If taken regularly, vitamin E can improve overall hair health and encourage follicle growth.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is readily available in many of the foods most of us consume daily, such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and capsicum, but if you think that you are not getting enough, you can try a daily vitamin C supplement, available from your supermarket. Vitamin C strengthens hair, protecting against breakage.
Lysine
An amino acid and building block for protein, lysine is a powerful nutrient for preventing hair loss. It’s recommended to take around 500 – 1000mg a day if you have issues with thinning hair.
Vitamin D
Readily available from sunlight, vitamin D is an essential vitamin for supporting hair health. If you spend lengthy periods cooped up in the office and don’t get nearly as much sun as you should, you can try a vitamin D supplement, available from most chemists.
Fish oil
Take a daily fish oil tablet for improved hair body and shine. The added benefit of taking these supplements is that they are also great for the brain and can have a positive impact on mood, so not only will they make your hair healthy, they’ll also make you feel happy!
