Role of Nutrition in controlling Hair Fall in Monsoons
Come Monsoon, and the unusual HairFall leads to those scary days. Humidity and hair fall go hand-in-hand. So if you dread combing your hair and are scared of losing some more of your precious locks, you are not alone.
So if you need to work upon your hair-fall, check on the below list of foods:
1. Whole grains
Whole grains are rich in an essential nutrient, Pantothenic acid or Vitamin B5 that strengthens the hair follicles and reduces hair fall. It is also called the anti-stress hormone. However, it can get destroyed with processing. So, it’s advisable to consume whole grains.
2. Fenugreek seeds or Methi Dana
Methi dana (or fenugreek seeds) are an ancient remedy for hair loss. They contain large amounts of vitamin E that help treat hair damage and hair loss. They are also antioxidants that will help to help reduce hair loss. One can soak some methi dana in a tumbler, leave it overnight, strain and keep sipping into the drink as and when you get time.
3. Jamun or Indian Blackberry
Jamun has a lot of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. They are abundantly available in the summer and monsoon season. Vitamin C is for collagen production, and collagen helps protect hair follicles and strengthen your hair from the roots.
So include Jamun as a mid-meal fruit and enjoy its benefits.
4. Eggs
Eggs are a good source of protein and biotin, and they are crucial for healthy hair growth. Biotin is there in the production of keratin that helps boost hair growth and the overall health of hair.
5. Fish.
A rich source of Vitamin A, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, fish has always been attributed to promote hair density and stimulate the growth of hair follicles.
6. Nuts and oilseeds
Nuts and oilseeds such as almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, melon seeds are extremely rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, and hence consuming these in moderate quantities can help in reducing hair fall
7. Spinach
Spinach is one of the most versatile vegetables you could add to your diet for various health-benefitting properties. The green leafy vegetable has lots of iron, folate, and B vitamins that help boost hair growth. Iron deficiency
may cause anaemia, which causes hair loss.
-Written by Tanya Sahni
Sahnitanya45@gmail.com
Author’s bio:
I am a nutritionist by profession, co owner of a chain of wellness centres under the name of Health Zone in Lucknow. I am a post graduate in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.Its been 16 years in the wellness industry.
