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Iron Deficiency And Hair Loss

If you are suffering from hair loss, then an iron deficiency may be to blame. Women who are of childbearing age are at the greatest risk of suffering an iron deficiency because of their menstrual cycles. However, iron deficiency can also affect men and postmenopausal women.

How Iron Deficiency Can Cause Hair Loss
Iron is one of the nutrients that is required for healthy hair. Your hair follicles are constantly growing. That is why you need to frequently replenish your body with iron. Furthermore, some people are prone to hair loss because of genetics or an illness. Iron-deficiency can accelerate this hair loss.

How To Correct An Iron Deficiency
In most cases, an iron deficiency can be corrected with proper diet. Oysters, spinach, lean beef, tofu, raisins and prunes are some of the foods that are high in iron. If your diet does not correct an iron deficiency, then you can take a supplement. However, you should not take a supplement unless recommended by your physician.

Iron supplements are safe when they are used as directed. However, if they are not used properly, then you can develop iron overload. Iron overload can potentially be dangerous.

The IRON Smoothie (Prune & Spinach)

1 Cup Baby Spinach
1/4 cup Prunes
1 cup Ice
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 Water
1 Tbsp Honey

Did you know that some of your hair issues can be solved with a change in your diet?

Here are some quick tips on some common hair issues and the foods that can help to tame them.

Lifeless Hair

Make sure you are eating enough fruit and vegetables to keep your body stocked up with the right vitamins and minerals. Aim for five portions every day.

Hair Loss

Hair is made up of protein so if you are not eating enough protein, this would cause an iron deficiency and subsequently hair loss. Add Vitamin C to your diet, also increase the amount of protein in your diet by eating red meat, oily fish - which is also good for promoting shiny hair - and green leafy vegetables.

Dry Scalp

A dry, flaky scalp is often a sign that you are not eating enough essential fatty acids. Good sources of essential fats include seafood such as:

• Halibut
• Herring
• Mackerel
• Oysters
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Trout

Dry Hair

Dry hair could be caused by a lack of iron or zinc. To boost the amount of iron in your diet, try these foods:

• Red meat
• Egg yolks
• Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards)
• Dried fruit (prunes, raisins)
• Iron-enriched cereals and grains (check the labels)
• Mollusks (oysters, clams, scallops)
• Turkey or chicken giblets
• Beans, lentils, chick peas and soybeans
• Liver
• Artichokes

Brittle Hair

May be a side-effect of smoking. This is because smoking restricts the blood vessels, severely limiting the amount of fresh nutrients that can reach the hair roots.

Split Ends

Split ends could a be caused by a lack of protein and essential fatty acids.

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