Just in the way that
vitamins are essential to maintain a healthy head of hair, minerals
are also necessary, not only for your overall health but to assist
in the fight to keep your hair looking at its best. Certain
minerals also help reduce the risk of suffering from hair loss,
in either the form of balding or of the thinning of hair.
Minerals are inorganic elements which are essential to the functioning
of the human body, and just in the way vitamins work, they are obtained
from the foods that we eat. Certain minerals work in different ways
and are necessary for different parts of the body’s ability
to stay healthy. The minerals which are necessary to maintain healthy
hair include copper, iodine, iron, selenium, silica and zinc.
The following points may help to understand the function of different
types of minerals and where they can be obtained.
- Copper - this is essential for proper enzyme function in all
plants and animals, and a deficiency in copper may result in hair
loss, anemia, diarrhea, and weakness. Copper can be found in foods
such as seafood like oysters, squid, lobster, and in nuts like
almonds and pistachios, and in such things as soy beans, lentils
and even chocolate.
- Iodine - this mineral helps to keep the thyroid gland functioning
properly. A deficiency in iodine can lead to hypothyroidism, which
can cause we weight gain, lethargy, a change in hair texture,
and hair loss. Iodine can be found in some types of seafood and
in plants, and also in iodized salt.
- Iron - this mineral is integrated into an essential component
of hemoglobin, which is necessary for the transportation of oxygen
throughout the body. A deficiency in this type of mineral may
cause anemia, brittle hair, and hair loss. It can be found in
red meat, fish, poultry and leafy vegetables.
- Selenium - this is necessary for the healthy function of the
thyroid gland, and a deficiency may lead to heart disease and
poor hair growth. It is found in nuts, meat, fish, crab, lobster
and in eggs.
- Silica - this is used by the body for the formation of keratin
sulfate which is a component of the hair shaft. It may also help
to increase scalp circulation and stimulate hair growth. A deficiency
in silica may cause a weakening of bones, teeth, and a hardening
of the arteries. Silica can be found in sand, opal and agate.
It is also found in horsetail extract, barley, whole grains, leafy
green vegetable and rice.
- Zinc - this is required in DNA replication and RNA production
and is necessary to maintain normal hair follicle cell division.
A deficiency in zinc is normally associated with people who do
not eat meat of any kind. Zinc can be found in oysters, animal
proteins, beans, nuts, grains, and various seeds.
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