hair loss women

Hair loss is one of the most common problems
and also the most difficult to tackle. While healthy hair indicates good general health
hair loss can be an indicator of a deeper internal health problem. Hair loss in women has been attributed to several factors till now: stress
lack of iron or anemia
condition of the scalp
condition of vital internal organs like the kidneys
liver
thyroid etc.
emotional disturbances
menstrual problems
illness or lack of essential vitamins and other nutrients in the body etc.

Hair loss generally indicates a deficiency in vitamin B1
vitamin C
lysine and iron. Vitamin C’s antioxidant properties help to make skin and hair healthy by aiding body metabolism
and converting fat and carbohydrates into energy. It helps in the development of healthy collagen that binds tissues together. Hence it is effective in preventing breakage and split ends. Vitamin C is present in good quantities in Citrus fruits
strawberries
pineapple
tomatoes
green peppers
potatoes and most dark green vegetables. A daily dose of 60 mg is recommended for good health. Vitamin B1 or Thiamine aids in protein building and thus makes the hair healthy
giving it volume
shine and a good texture. This is ensured by providing nutrition to the scalp. Other vitamins that help to prevent hair loss in women are: other Vitamin B complex vitamins like Biotin
Inositol
Niacin and vitamin E. Minerals like iron
zinc
magnesium are also effective in preventing hair loss. The most common food-based sources of these vitamins are: citrus fruits
green vegetables
fruits like pineapple
strawberries
kiwi
potatoes
green peppers
vegetable oils
soybean
raw seeds
dried beans
wheat germ oil
brewer’s yeast
whole grains
eggs
liver
rice
milk
fish
turkey
chicken and red meat. Other products found to be efficient in combating hair loss are Saw Palmetto
nettle root
pumpkin
gotu kola
eleuthero
Uva-Ursi
Muria Puama and others.

There are hundreds of products in the market today that promise to prevent hair loss. These products are generally prescribed by experts though some over the counter drugs are also available. There are companies that specialize exclusively in the production of hair loss drugs. Information about these products is also available on the Internet on the websites of these companies. However
it is better to consult a physician to know the exact cause of hair loss before using any of these products.