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The Top 3 Nutrients To Add to Your Diet for Healthy Hair Growth

Author Lexi Hargesheimer

Many people want to achieve healthy, long hair. According to MindBodyGreen, here are some things you can add to your diet to help your hair grow.

First, protein! You can get protein from lean meat like poultry and fish if you actually eat meat. If you don’t, you can get protein from chickpeas, lentils, oats, and beans. In other forms, you can use supplements like vitamins or powders. Protein supports scalp health and deters follicle irritation.

Second, you need more Vitamin B like biotin and niacin. These support cellular energy production and encourage healthy hair growth. Biotin in particular is essential but be mindful that some people are allergic to biotin. So you could even be allergic to it without knowing it. You can get biotin from fish, eggs, nuts, and some veggies like sweet potatoes, broccoli, and spinach.

Lastly, Vitamin D is thought to be one of the fat-soluble vitamins needed for creating and supporting functioning hair follicles. Vitamin D deficiencies are actually linked to hair loss. You can get Vitamin D from the sun, vitamins, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, mackerel, sockeye salmon, cod liver oil, sardines, and eggs.

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Source: MindBodyGreen

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The Foods You Should and Shouldn't Be Eating with Arthritis

  • Foods that Reduce Inflammation

  • Fish

    Fish is full of omega 3 and is known to have an array of benefits to your bones. Studies show that eating fish or taking fish oil supplements can positively impact joint health, reduce swelling and stiffness.

     

  • Fruits

    Certain fruits such as blueberries and cherries are considered a superfood for a reason. Packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory anthocyanins, implementing a handful of these a day can reduce the risk of flare-ups.

  • Dried Prunes

    Prunes are rich in antioxidants which are helpful as they reduce inflammation but also help ease joint stiffness. Try adding a handful to your morning breakfast.

  • Oatmeal

    Oatmeal has always been a healthy alternative and has been found to lower C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood. CRP is a marker for inflammation and can be linked to heart disease, diabetes, and of course rheumatoid arthritis. Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties and can help with symptoms.

  • Foods that can Increase Inflammation

  • Fried Foods

    As good as it tastes, anything containing hydrogenated oils will not be an ally of inflammation. Fast food, fried breakfasts, donuts, should be eliminated from your diet as these types of foods have the potential to trigger systemic inflammation.

  • Sugar

    Sugar-sweetened beverages, desserts, sweets, or sugar of any kind can trigger an inflammatory response involving cytokines. People with certain types of arthritis may already have high levels of cytokines, so increasing the potential for inflammation may make them feel worse.

  • Gluten

    Our favorite pastries and bread often taste good in the moment, but gluten can cause flare-ups in those suffering from arthritis, in particular rheumatoid arthritis. Joint pains can be increased as gluten may contribute to a leaky gut and can be inflammatory.

  • Oils

    Seasoning a salad with mayonnaise or using a pinch of sunflower oil every now and then should be fine, but using oils that are high in omega-6 in excessive amounts will do you no good. Mayonnaise, peanut oil, and more may increase joint pain long-term leading to chronic inflammation.

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