Alopecia, male pattern baldness, whatever you’d like to call it, balding in both men and women has been a both a genetic and age-related concern for people all over the world for eons now. Though many are trying to re-grow their hair or reverse the damage of hair loss with surgery, hair implants, medications, and topical solutions there are very few people that know and understand how hair loss can be combated through your diet. Here are a few top foods that will not only help with hair loss, but will also provide benefits for your overall health:
Foods for Hair-loss
Grapes, Citrus Fruits, & Cherries:
A lot of people have failed to grasp the simplicity of natural remedies when it comes to their approach to health. Whole and organic fruits high in magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous help to improve the overall alkaline/acid balance of your body and blood, there for improving circulation to the scalp. Diets low in fat and high in antioxidants like quercetin, resveratrol, and vitamin c will both improve the your body’s overall health and also increase reparation of damaged tissue and blood circulation throughout body. High blood acid, excess fat, and the detriment of free radicals will wreck havoc on your cells and tissues, thereby furthering the problem of hair loss. Fruits high in antioxidants and good minerals like grapes, citrus fruits, and cherries will help remedy the problem and contribute to hair re-growth.
Green Beans, Broccoli, and Onions:
Although all green vegetables are equally just as healthy for your body as these two mentioned above, green beans and broccoli are known for being good sources of quercetin, potassium, and vitamin k which help with the scalps circulation problem. These vegetable sources are also very low in fat, which will also help to combat the high estrogen levels that have also been correlated with hair loss. Broccoli, specifically, has been proven to reduce and almost completely counteract the problem of estrogen dominance in the body by inhibiting the production of DHT( the male hormone that causes balding) directly. Another important antioxidant that can be found in all of the above sources is quecetin. Quercetin, is strong antioxidant, and understanding how it works is crucial to appreciating how it can contribute to hair health. Quercetin helps to lower bad cholesterol, which naturally, in excess, will travel to the scalp, stay there and contribute to hair thinning. Food sources of that are high in quercetin help to normalize excess estrogen levels in the body.
All of the above are great sources of a variety of health fortifying antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and even amino acids. All three help to strengthen the immune system, reduce excess body fat, lower blood acid, and improve overall body circulation. Drinking healthy, holistic healing teas as well has also been known to not only help replenish what has been lost from your hair during your fight against hair loss, they will also renew and rejuvenate your entire body as a whole.
Hopefully this information has helped you along your journey to a more confident, healthy, and whole lifestyle. Always consider your diet, and remember that proper nutrition and exercise are the keys to good health.
Sources:
- Hairlossexpert.co.uk, Diet and Hair loss, Jody Ehrhardt, 4/1/2011
- Webmd.com, Top Ten Foods For Healthy Hair, 4/1/2011
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or to guide treatment without the opinion of a health professional. Any reader who is concerned about his or her health should contact a doctor for advice.
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