05/11/2021
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Fun Facts About Hair
• In humans, the average full head of hair contains 85,000 to 150,000 hairs.
• It's normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day, but noticeable thinning hair may require a visit to the dermatologist.
• Hairstyles that pull the hair, like ponytails and braids, can cause hair loss.
• Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and other fatty fish are beneficial for your hair and overall health.
• A good quality protein provides the building blocks for your hair.
• Inadequate protein and calorie intake can cause temporary hair loss. When you don't get enough protein, hair growth "rests" and older hairs fall out. This can result in excessive hair loss.
• Cells that build hair rely on zinc to help them work their hardest.
• Foods and activities that increase blood flow, or circulation, help bring oxygen and nutrients to your hair follicles.
• Adequate vitamin A (or beta-carotene) intake helps protect against dry, dull hair. It also encourages the glands in your scalp to make an oily fluid called sebum.
• Getting too little iron can also lead to hair loss. You can find this important nutrient in fortified cereal, grains, and pastas, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, as well as meat, fish, and poultry.
• Two B vitamins, pantothenic acid (B5) and biotin, play important roles in hair health, and deficiencies of either can negatively affect hair health or cause hair loss.
There are numerous factors that affect the health of your hair—including environment, genetics, medications, trauma, and diet. Some are out of your control. But understanding how nutrition is related to your hair health may give you another incentive to pay close attention to your diet.