Vitamins that will Nourish Your Hair

Shampoos today never fail to advertise vitamins in their products. They claim that vitamins will make your hair “shiny and healthy” much like they can do to skin. But the truth is that vitamins are important to the hair, not to promote “health” but to promote growth.

When going for such products, it does take two to three months before your head can manifest a radiant crown of hair. That’s why shampoo companies also advertise regularity and this is not just for them to earn big bucks but for your own benefit too. Some shampoos specializing in hair growth have carefully measured amounts of vitamins in their products.

If you have hair loss problems, these are the vitamins you should check for in hair growth shampoo bottles the next time you’re in the supermarket.

1. Vitamin A. This is an antioxidant vitamin, helping your body improve blood circulation and for you to have great skin. It also produces sebum in the scalp which is the body’s natural oils, moisturizing it and encouraging hair growth. However, doctors have warned that more than 25, 000 IU of Vitamin A daily can cause hair loss. That’s why shampoos just put the right amount of Vitamin A in each bottle.
2. Vitamin C. Also an antioxidant naturally found in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits. It can help maintain great skin, including a healthy scalp.
3. Vitamin E. Another antioxidant that also enhances blood circulation in skin and the scalp. They can be taken orally on a daily basis or eaten as green, leafy vegetables, in soybeans and nuts.
4. Vitamin B3. Also called niacin. Also promotes blood circulation in the scalp. It can be found best in white meat.
5. Vitamin B5. Or Panthothetic Acid. Commonly found in most shampoos. This vitamin will stop the growth of gray hairs. It can also help stop hair loss.
6. Vitamin B6. This is the main component of melanin which gives our skin and hair its color. Having an ample supply of vitamin B6 will allow your hair to come out with a deep and glowing natural color.

You can take these vitamins in its synthetic form however, medical practitioners’ advice people to take them in their natural and organic form to prevent side effects. Most synthetic vitamins are cheaper though, but you have to buy from a reputable source. It would promote overall health not only for your hair, but also for your body.