6 Vitamins Linked To Baldness

By John Fleming

Most people have noticed that the tendency towards baldness can run in families. It's a normal part of aging for both men and women to lose some hair as we age but some lose more than others. Male pattern baldness, or Androgentic Alopecia, can be caused by a sensitivity to a hormone created by the bodys natural processing of testosterone. More common in men, this can also affect women to a lesser degree.

Everyone notices some hair loss especially after a shower. This isn't a big deal for most people and, in fact, it's perfectly normal for the average person to lose 100 to 200 hairs per day. This is just a normal part of the hair growth cycle where hair is constantly falling out and growing back. Other factors, however, can cause a faster than normal loss of hair.

Some medications can have unexpected side effects like loss of hair. Chemotherapy, blood thinners and even too much vitamin A can all cause a sudden and unexpected hair loss. Birth control pills and even going on a fast have been identified as two other possible reasons for hair loss.

Good nutrition is so important for your overall health in many ways. A diet that is low in some very important vitamins can be a major cause of hair loss.

1. Vitamin A - Key to maintaining your immune system, vitamin A also contributes to healthy hair.

2. Vitamin B - The B vitamins are vital in maintaining healthy hair and nails and can be taken in supplement form or by eating beans, eggs or berries.

3. Vitamin C - Vital for strong blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles and can speed hair growth.

4. Vitamin D - A deficiency of vitamin D has been shown to cause hair loss and problems with the skin and bones.

5. Vitamin E - Also a big one for increasing blood circulation, vitamin E helps increase the uptake of oxygen into the cells of the body.

6. Biotin - Responsible for the growth of hair and nails, biotin can be found in many foods and even some shampoos.

A balanced diet can go a long way in helping or preventing a variety of ailments. While too much vitamin A can sometimes cause hair loss, it's far more likely that not enough of some vitamins is the culprit.

The best thing to do, as always, is to consult with your doctor if you feel that you have hair loss due to vitamin deficiency. He will be able to go over your history and make sure that you're getting the the level of the nutrition that you need for a healthy life.

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