When your scalp doesn’t have the necessary nutrients, it can’t function at its best.
Learn about the best foods for scalp health.
You cant have healthy hair without having a healthy scalp.
Usingproducts that keep your scalp clean and balanced is key, but the process doesnt stop there.
The scalp is basically skin on your head.
And, as with skin on the rest of your body, it needs certain nutrients to stay healthy.
certified trichologist and founder of Act+Acre
Below, Angelone and Reavy share some of the best foods for scalp health.
8 best foods for scalp health
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Skin needs to stay well-hydrated for good blood circulation and to maintain its integrity, says Angelone.
To verify youre getting enough water, she says to drink about half your weight in ounces of water.
Good sources are animal products and fortified foods.
Concentrated amounts are found in liver, fish oil, milk, yogurt, and eggs.
Some ready-to-eat cereals and shakes also contain vitamin A.
Fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Vitamin C can also help your scalp produce natural oils in the sebaceous glands leading to a moister scalp.
Good sources of vitamin C include strawberries, bell peppers, citrus fruits, and kiwi.
certified trichologist and founder of Act+Acre
Many scalp conditions likeseborrheic dermatitisandpsoriasisare inflammatory, so reducing inflammation can help with these conditions.
Just verify you dont overdo it on selenium, astoo much of it can actually lead to hair loss.
Two of those a day is all you need, says Reavey.
Since this is a disease of the immune system, maintaining a healthy level of vitamin D may help.
Food sources include fortified milks, salmon, and eggs.
Eggs
Iron is probably one of the most important minerals for hair loss and hair growth, says Reavey.
Beans
Protein is always important for healthy skin including the scalp, says Angelone.
Hair is made up of protein so a deficiency can lead to hair loss.
Protein-rich foods include meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, soybeans, beans and lentils, and quinoa.
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