Health experts reveal 4 simple ways to help prevent hair loss this winter
Two health experts have revealed the simple ways you can help prevent hair loss this winter following the sudden drop in temperatures.
People can naturally lose around 100 strands of hair per day, and with hair loss being a difficult subject, sometimes it is hard to reach out for help. GP Dr Neel Patel and nutritionist Vinny Kodamala, have reassured there are a few things you can try at home to help keep your locks in perfect condition.
The professionals, from Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor, said that although thickness and texture can largely be based on genetics, there are other contributors. "There are a number of factors that affect hair growth including genetics, age, sex, and nutrition," Dr Patel said.
A balanced diet can help boost your hair health (Getty Images)The experts highlighted how vitamin deficiencies have been connected to hair loss. Kodamala warned that if you're not getting enough nutrients it can spark hair damage.“Sometimes a deficiency of certain vitamins or minerals can contribute to hair loss," she said. "Not eating enough calories in a day can also contribute to hair loss. So, a balanced diet will hopefully give your body the nutrients it needs to keep the hair as strong as possible. Not getting enough of these nutrients for hair may cause a deficiency, and in rare cases, lead to hair damage or hair loss.”
Dr Patel added: “Eating a healthy balanced diet supports your body from head to toe, and your hair is very much included in this. Quitting smoking if you’re a smoker is also a way to improve your hair health. Smoking causes all sorts of health problems which can make hair loss worse." The experts have highlighted have highlighted the top four hair vitamin deficiencies which have been googled globally in the past month.
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Iron - 709,000 searches
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The experts revealed iron can help produce red blood cells. “Iron is an essential nutrient. it helps make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body," Kodamala said. "If you don’t get enough iron, you might develop iron deficiency anaemia, which can sometimes lead to hair loss.”
Vitamin D - 169,000 searches
Foods: Eggs, salmon and cheese
Kodamala said there appears to be a link between hair loss and low levels of vitamin D. She said: "Most people in the UK have lower vitamin D levels, so getting more exposure to the sun or taking vitamin D supplements might be a good idea, particularly if you live up north.”
Zinc - 26,000 searches
Meat, fish and seafood
This vitamin is important for not only your immune system but also growth and development. “Zinc is another vital nutrient that’s linked to hair health," Kodamala added. "Zinc aids the immune system and helps with wound healing, as well as playing an important role in the formation of hormones and enzymes. We also need zinc for normal growth and development.”
Vitamin C - 21,000 searches
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Food: Oranges, bell peppers, tomatoes
The nutritionist stressed that a lack of vitamin C can cause iron deficiency. She explained: “Vitamin C facilitates the absorption of iron and helps to maintain and repair the skin, bones, teeth, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Not getting enough vitamin C in your diet can lead to iron deficiency, which can contribute to hair loss.”
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