Self care is important for hair, skin, and nails! But, what are the right VITAMINS and SUPPLEMENTS to take?

Diets that are poor in fatty acids in other important nutrients are going to contribute to weak hair follicles that can lead to thinning. It is crucial to include food groups below and get a start on a proper diet to lead to healthy hair.

Vitamins: Getting a large spectrum of various types of vitamins is not only good for post-surgery self-care but it is a good long term investment for your hair, nail, and overall skin complexion. Check out our recommended vitamin products to maximize your benefit.

Vitamin A- This is a fat soluble vitamin which means it will stay longer in the body than other vitamins which are water soluble. It is important to maintain an adequate amount of vitamin A for hair growth but not to go too overboard with this vitamin as it can cause our faster growing hair to grow too quickly through its phases and fall out. Maintaining a balance of it is key as vitamin A deficiency may also lead to hair loss. Vitamin A also helps skin glands make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum moisturizes the scalp and helps keep hair healthy.
Vitamin B- Our most well known hair growth vitamin is Vitamin B. Specifically, Biotin is in the vitamin B group and not having enough of this vitamin has been directly linked to hair loss. B-vitamins help carry oxygen and nutrients to your scalp, which aids in hair growth.
Vitamin C- This vitamin is known to have antioxidant potential which helps with free radicals that can block hair growth and cause the hair to age. It reduces oxidative stress and helps the body absorb iron which is also necessary for hair growth. In addition, vitamin C is used to create an important protein known as collagen which is an important component of hair structure.
Vitamin D- This vitamin has been linked to the creation of new hair follicles which is important to avoid hair loss. This vitamin can be obtained through sunshine as well as from fatty fish.
Vitamin E- This vitamin is similar to Vitamin C in that it also helps with oxidative stress. This vitamin has actually shown to increase hair growth in patients who used it for several months. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Another ingredient that can help with hair recovery, look into the consumption of salmon, mackerel, walnuts and avocado. For people who cannot tolerate these foods, there are also great supplements out there for your needs.
Recommendation: Shaklee’s OmegaGuard: Has a full spectrum of omega-3- essential fatty acids including EPA and DHA which are found in cold-water fish. These are also easy to swallow capsule unlike many other Omega-3 products.

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