What vitamins to take to prevent hair loss

THE hair loss It stopped being a cosmetic problem and became a health-related medical concern. In this sense, the vitamins and nutrients in nutrition they occupy a decisive place when it comes to prevention and treatment.

In autumn or summer, regardless of gender, hair loss or alopecia goes beyond seasons and aesthetic problems.

It is important to clarify that, by their very nature, hair falls out. This goes beyond prevention and treatment.

When to worry about hair loss

“Hair has its cycle: it is born, grows, falls and is reborn. We should not be alarmed when we find a handful of hair in the shower drain, since this is part of the natural hair cycle”, explains dermatologist Paloma Borregón and spreads Vogue España .

According to industry professionals, yes About 100 hairs fall out for the phases it goes through.

Also, generally, 80 or 90% of the hair is growing and only 10% in the decline phase.

And the fact to highlight is that”in autumn and spring This balance is altered and this explains the seasonal decline that we usually perceive”, he underlines.

According to the doctor Juan Jose Andrés Lencina, consultant dermatologist for H&Sthe intensity and duration of the decline are usually one of the key clues.

“If it’s a seasonal autumn, it usually lasts about three months. And its intensity increases to about 20%,” Lencina describes.

Outside of these parameters, they recommend consult a specialist. But not only in those cases but also when you notice a lower density, a lot of hair. thinner and weaker or when the the scalp begins to lighten.

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Key vitamins and nutrients for hair​

Cristina Morantemedical director of the clinic specializing in hair health MC360the lack of some vitamins and trace elements can cause hair loss.

Some important ones to mention are:

• Iron “The telogen effluvium can originate from a deficiency and the main deficiency at the origin of hair loss is iron”, specifies Dr. Martínez Lorenzo, dermatologist of Pilar de Frutos Clinic and collect Rowing.

• Biotin (vitamin B8 or vitamin H). Its deficiency causes a decrease in hair growth.

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B6

• ​Vitamin B12

• Magnesium

• Zinc

• Copper

• Folic acid

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Food, vitamins and hair

Preventing hair loss also involves a healthy diet.

“A healthy and balanced diet will guarantee the necessary intake of trace elements, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, necessary for the formation of keratin, which is the ‘bundle’ that gives strength to the hair”, says dermatologist Eduardo López Bran, of Clinica Imema . .

And he emphasizes taking into account the importance of having an adequate intake of iron, zinc, copper, cystine and folic acid in our diet for have healthy hair.

Roberto San Antonio-Abadpresident of the National Association of Freelancers and Freelancers (COFENAT), warns foods rich in vitamins B6, B12 and B7 such as nuts, onions and trout.

It also highlights the Vitamin Apresent in carrots or spinach.

“Don’t forget iron and zinc either, which facilitate hair growth and repair, helping to maintain good condition of the sebaceous glands surrounding the hair follicles“, says San Antonio-Abad about the minerals that can be found in the soy, eggs or lentils.