HEALTHY BODY = HEALTHY HAIR

Having healthy hair starts from within, a healthy body promotes healthy hair, skin and nails. Exercising and incorporating certain vitamins and minerals in your daily diet will help you see results faster. Below is a list of vitamins, minerals and the reason why they are helpful to the success of healthy hair and growth:

v  Vitamin A- is an antioxidant that helps maintain natural oils in the scalp. (Can be found in milk, eggs, cheese, meats, spinach, broccoli, and cabbage)

v  Calcium - Helps hair growth. (Can be found in dairy, nuts, and beans)

v  Vitamin C - One of nature's most powerful antioxidants maintains healthy hair and skin. (Can be found in fruits, potatoes, and green vegetables)

v  Chromium - Helps regulate your blood sugar level, which affects hair loss. (Can be found in beef and whole wheat bread)

v  Vitamin E- is an antioxidant that benefits scalp circulation. (Can be found in vegetable oils, nuts, beans, and green vegetables)

v  Copper - Strengthens the hair and prevents hair loss. (Can be found in shellfish, green vegetables, eggs, beans, and chicken)

v  Biotin - Produces keratin, which makes up the hair, skin, and nails. (Can be found in eggs, whole grains, rice, and milk)

v  Iodine - Prevents dry hair and hair loss. (Can be found in fish, seaweed, garlic, and iodized salt)

v  Inositol - Promotes follicle health. (Can be found in whole grains and citrus fruits)

v  Iron - Prevents hair loss and anemia. Can be found in eggs, fish, chicken, whole grains, green vegetables, and dried fruits.

v  Vitamin B3 (Niacin) - Improves scalp circulation. (Can be found in fish, chicken, turkey, and other meats)

v  Magnesium - Helps hair growth by working with calcium. (Can be found in whole grains, green vegetables, nuts, and fish)

v  Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) - Prevents hair loss. (Can be found in whole grains, eggs, and certain meats)

v  Manganese - Improves hair growth. (Can be found in whole grains, eggs, nuts, beans, fish, and chicken)

v  Vitamin B6 - Prevents hair loss. (Can be found in whole grains, vegetables, eggs, and certain meats)

v  Potassium - Promotes circulation and helps hair growth. (Can be found in bananas, brown rise, garlic, nuts, dried fruits, raisins, and yogurt)

v  Vitamin B12 - Prevents hair loss. (Can be found in eggs, fish, chicken, and milk)

v  Selenium - Promotes scalp health. (Can be found in fish, whole grains, certain meats, and broccoli)

v  Silica - Creates stronger hair. (Can be found in seafood, rice, and green vegetables)

v  Sulfur - Creates stronger hair. (Can be found in garlic, eggs, onions, milk, cheese, and fish)

v  Zinc - Prevents dry hair and oily skin by working with Vitamin A. (Can be found in mushrooms, spinach, whole grains, and red meat)