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3 months ago

Dear Sheetal, Thank You for the Question.

There can be various factors that contribute to hair health like genetics, hormonal balance, stress and/or underlying health condition etc, some other factors that may affect the hair health include infections, nutrient deficiencies etc. Healthy Hair requires, dietary modifications, regular physical activity, stress management and adequate sleep along with proper hydration.

Here are a few tips for healthy hair

• Inadequate intake of protein can result in hair changes that include hair thinning and hair loss. Some of the sources of high protein include pulses, lentils, milk, paneer, soybean, eggs, lean meat, nuts & seeds etc.
• Low intake of iron may also cause hair loss. The richest sources of heme iron in the diet are lean meat and seafood and non-heme sources include nuts, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, and fortified grain, milk, whole grains, legumes and dry fruits etc.
• Zinc is a mineral that plays important roles in immune function, protein synthesis, cellular division. It’s necessary for hair follicle function and helps protect against hair follicle shrinkage. It also helps promote hair follicle recovery Plant products such as – whole grains, legumes such as chickpeas, groundnuts, lentils, Nuts & seeds like cashews, pumpkin seeds, almonds etc. Animal products such as-milk and milk products.
• Omega -3 & omega-6 fatty acid may help promote hair growth by working towards follicle proliferation. Some of the most common sources of omega 3 & 6 are Fish, nuts and seeds such as walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.

Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is necessary for overall health & functioning of the body. It helps your body absorb calcium and is one of the main building blocks for strong bones. Together with calcium, vitamin D prevent the risks of osteoporosis & maintain Bone mineral density. Vitamin D is also necessary for muscle movement and your nerves need it to carry messages between the brain and the body. Your immune system needs vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Sunlight is the one of best sources of vitamin D exposing yourself to the sun or sunbathing for 10-15 minutes can help maintain bone health and vitamin D also increases the absorption of calcium in the bones. Other sources of Vitamin D include eggs, fatty fish, fortified cereals etc.

Recommended daily allowance for Vitamin D is 15mcg per day for women.

Supplements and Nutraceuticals can be included as apart of daily balanced diet, but the frequency and quantity of consumption must be followed under medical supervision and label instructions to avoid any negative implications. Excess and/or unsupervised intake of nutritional supplements is not considered safe for overall health. 

For further advice and assistance, we request you to kindly contact a health care professional to understand the dosage and further about Vitamin D supplements.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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