EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL! THESE FOODS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HAIR
Fullness, shine and faster growth: our highly developed special products are optimized for numerous requirements. At the same time, you can care for your hair "from the inside" - simply by choosing foods consciously and benefiting from their vital nutrient content.
HAIR GROWTH THROUGH VITAMIN A
Vitamin A, also known as "retinol," opens the range of suitable ingredients. It makes the hair grow longer, strengthens it, and gives it a smooth shine. You can tell which foods contain a lot of vitamin A by their color - the precursor to this powerful substance is the plant component beta-carotene. It gives vitamin A-containing fruits and vegetables yellow, orange, or red nuances.
Accordingly , carrots, pumpkin, honeydew melon and peppers contain particularly high levels of vitamin A. But it is also found in dark green vegetables such as spinach, cucumber and kale . Here, the pigments of the beta-carotene are masked by a high proportion of chlorophyll.
Food must have a certain amount of fat in order for your body to absorb and utilize vitamin A. So always enjoy the types mentioned with a buttered bread or add some cold-pressed oil to raw vegetables or carrot juice.
SCALP CARE WITH VITAMIN B
Whether vitamin B1, vitamin B2 or other representatives of the B complex: they all stimulate sebum production and thus provide care for dry scalp. B vitamins are mainly found in whole grain products and nuts ; but pulses and pumpkin seeds or chia seeds also contain the nourishing substance.
Some B vitamins can do even more: Vitamin B7, known as biotin, repairs brittle hair and can counteract hair loss. It is found in oatmeal and walnuts as well as soybeans and mushrooms. Its most famous use in hair care is in egg yolk shampoos.
THE BLOOD FLOW BOOSTERS IRON AND VITAMIN C
Your hair grows from the roots - and they draw their strength from the lifeblood, blood. Your body needs iron to ensure that it always contains enough oxygen. This fuel is also responsible for the production of various protein compounds. Kale , onions and fresh berries ensure a good supply of iron ; but you can also increase the iron level in your blood with dried fruit.
The all-rounder vitamin C is responsible for transporting the mineral. It gets the blood flowing and at the same time stimulates the formation of red cells. In this way, vitamin C supports hair growth and strengthens the hair structure. The best-known suppliers of this powerful substance are citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges. Broccoli and peppers contain significantly more vitamin C; however, the real sources of the blood booster are rose hips and sea buckthorn berries .
CARE OF THE HAIR ROOTS WITH COPPER AND ZINC
Another ingredient that nourishes your hair roots is copper, which also strengthens the bones and supports the cardiovascular system. Just a handful of cashews can cover your daily copper requirement. However, the trace element is also found in whole grain and soy products as well as in legumes and sunflower seeds .
Zinc is also a well-known hair root ingredient - and is advertised accordingly. But you don't need special dietary supplements, because many foods naturally contain the trace element. These include corn, eggs and nuts as well as poppy and linseed . A particularly good source of zinc is shrimp, which you can use in both cold and warm dishes.
THE HORN BUILDING BLOCK SILICON
Hardly any natural substance has such a big influence on hair as silicon. It promotes general cell growth and in this function also has an effect on the skin, connective tissue and nails. For split ends and/or very thin hair, a silicon treatment can work wonders. Commercially available preparations are tablets or gels based on silicic acid Silicea - a compound of silicon with water and oxygen. Natural sources can be found in the grains barley, oats and millet or in foods made from them.
