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8 Natural Solutions For Hair Loss

Written by Kristen Matheson Bowen | Jan 24, 2022 11:35:10 PM

 

8 Natural Solutions For Hair Loss 

 

The Role Magnesium Plays In Hair Loss 

Magnesium: a magnesium deficiency gives calcium the freedom to run wild. The calcium deposits around the hair follicle and causes hair loss. Check out our 30-Day Instagram magnesium tips HERE

Kristen Recommends - avocado, pumpkin seeds, and beans.

The Role Vitamin D Plays In Hair Loss

Vitamin D:  is an important micronutrient for your hair because it stimulates new hair follicle growth. The best place to get vitamin D is from sunshine. My favorite whole food source for this is cod liver oil. Did you know that synthetic vitamin D does not utilize the cholesterol in your body, meaning you skip a step and leave the cholesterol without being converted to vitamin D?

Kristen Recommends - salmon and egg yolks.

The Role Vitamin A Plays In Hair Loss

Vitamin A: cod liver for the win again. Vitamin A needs to be balanced with vitamin D and helps keep your liver healthy. The most important role vitamin A plays in your hair is keeping your scalp moisturized.

Kristen Recommends - broccoli, sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin seeds. 

 

The Role Iron Plays In Hair Loss

Iron:  helps your hair to grow as it boosts circulation and carries oxygen to the root, helping it grow faster and longer. 

Kristen Recommends - eggs, liver, broccoli, pumpkin seeds, and oysters 

Ferritin: is a type of protein found in your blood that stores iron. When your body gets low in ferritin, it will take that ferritin from your hair, leaving it weak. 

Kristen Recommends - green leafy vegetables, beans, pumpkin seed, and 85% or more dark chocolate. 

The Role Vitamin C Plays In Hair Loss

Vitamin C: helps you absorb your iron more efficiently. Supplements made from High Fructose Corn Syrup actually rob your body of ferritin. vitamin C from a whole food source like Acerola Cherry Powder will give you the vitamin C boost needed for hair growth. 

 Kristen Recommends: brussels sprouts, strawberries, kiwi, and grapefruit.

 

 

The Role B12 Plays In Hair Loss

B12: is needed to carry oxygen to your hair follicle. Remember, B12 is depleted every time you experience stress and/or eat sugar. Desiccated liver is a whole food source of B12.

Kristen Recommends - eggs, salmon, clams, and nutritional yeast.

 

The Role Zinc Plays In Hair Loss

Zinc: is essential in keeping the oil glands around your hair follicle working. If your hair is really dry or oily, we can look at zinc for solutions.

Kristen Recommends - beans, nuts, seeds, and oysters.