Learn how to support your stands from the inside out.
A wide range of factors from geneticstohormonesto nutrition help determine how fast your hair grows.
So take your healthy hair goals one step at a time starting with what you eat.
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Iron andomega-3 fatty acidsare two other major players in the hair growth game, she adds.
Here’s why each nutrient is so important for staving off hair lossandpromoting hair growth.
Just keep in mind that nutrition is justonepiece of the healthy hair pie.
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“This nutrient is needed to form collagen, which is the main component of your hair.”
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts have diverse nutritional benefits that make them stellar food for hair growth.
“A cup of Brussels sproutsmeets your daily vitamin C requirements, says Cassetty.
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“Vitamin C helps to form collagen as well as helps with plant-based iron absorption.
It’s also an antioxidant that combats oxidative stress.
So vitamin C has multiple roles in maintaining healthy hair.”
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Salmonalso contains those oh-so-important omega-3 fatty acids.
Meaning, this one fish ticks off three essential nutrients for hair growth.
One egg contains 6 grams of protein, plusbiotin, both known for their hair growth-boosting potential.
Tofu
Tofu is Gorin’s preferred plant-based source of protein because it’s acompleteprotein.
And your body (and hair) need plenty of those essential amino acids and protein to prosper.
Enjoy your chickpeas in abig saladorsoup.
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Tuna
Enjoy20 full grams of proteinwhen you eat just one 3 oz serving of tuna (i.e.
1/4 of a 12 oz can of tuna or a 3 oz steak).
That’s about 40 percent of your recommended daily value.
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“Red meat contains the highest level ofbioavailable ironby percentage than any other food.
Flax seeds are agreat source of omega-3s, and you’re able to add them to almost everything.
Sprinkle them on smoothies or warm grain bowls.
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Nuts are a great source of some of the essential nutrients for hair growth and almonds are no exception.
Adding a sprinkle to your salads or eating a handful for a snack offersbiotin and plenty of plant-based protein.
All nuts are a fantastic source of protein and other vitamins, but Gorin is partial to pistachios.
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“These are one of my favorite nuts because they’re acomplete plant protein,” she says.
I love to add pistachios to yogurt and to include them in vegan protein balls.”
Note: More research is needed to spell out any direct correlation.
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