Hair and scalp issues like dryness or brittleness can be indicators that you lack certain nutrients. Let's dive into which nutrients you could be lacking!
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π Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
1. Dry scalp - 0:50
2. Brittle hair - 1:13
3. Hair loss - 1:44
4. Dull hair - 2:15
5. Thin hair - 2:46
6. Premature grays - 3:16
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In a nutshell:
1 Dry scalp
A dry scalp is typically itchy and has flakes.
If you suffer from this condition, then you’re in dire need of omega-3s and omega-6s.
These fatty acids are crucial for the health of the follicles.
What’s more, they provide moisture to your hair and scalp.
Consider eating more flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, and fish.
2 Brittle hair
Do you hear a crunch whenever you tuck a strand behind your ear?
Sure, everyone’s hair needs some moisture from time to time but a very brittle texture is another story.
This could be a sign that you lack zinc and/or iron.
Zinc and iron play essential roles in keratin production.
As such, not having enough of these can result in changes in the hair structure.
Foods like beef, lentils, and pumpkin seeds are excellent sources of zinc.
3 Hair loss
Are you losing an alarming amount of hair these days?
Generally, healthy hair can lose a few strands post-wash.
On the other hand, excessive shedding can indicate a more serious condition.
Nutritional deficiencies can be the culprit, but so are other underlying medical problems.
Thus, aside from having yourself tested for thyroid disease and anemia, you may check for certain vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies, such as a vitamin D deficiency.
4. Dull hair
Dull hair? You may blame it on hair dyes, lack of hair care, or even poor weather, but what if it’s something else?
Dull-looking hair that lacks vibrancy could be a sign that your body needs more healthy fats.
Omega-3s and monounsaturated fats are essential for overall health, but dull hair can be a sign that you’re not getting enough of these nutrients.
You can try loading up on nuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, avocado, and salmon to see if it helps.
5. Super thin hair
Do you normally have thin hair? If so, then you might fail to notice when it gets even thinner.
When your hair becomes thin throughout, it can be a sign that you need more protein.
Hair cells are made up of amino acids (i.e., the broken down form of protein).
As such, if you lack this, you may start to lose more hair than normal.
Load up on fish, beef, dairy, poultry, and eggs to up your protein intake.
Premature grays
Genetics plays a part in the premature graying of hair.
However, in some rare cases, the loss of pigment in the hair at a young age can be a sign of copper deficiency.
Copper is a trace mineral that doesn’t require much consumption.
Nevertheless, try consuming more sesame seeds, mushrooms, and seaweeds to fight back against the process.
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