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The ABC's of Hair Care - Get Your Vitamins 

Good nutrition is the basis for beautiful, healthy hair. While hair may be important for your self-image, it is not essential to maintain life so, when nutrients are in short supply, your body will convert them to more life-sustaining functions. Here are a handful of vitamins & minerals that can help your hair be healthy.

Vitamin A:
All cells need vitamin A for growth. This includes hair, the fastest growing tissue in the human body. Vitamin A can be found in animal products such as milk, eggs and yogurt. Cod liver oil is a particularly good source.

Vitamin B Complex:
Vitamin B promotes healthy skin, nails, and shiny hair. While all the different variations of B are found in a large array of food, try focusing on nuts, brown rice, eggs and green vegetables.

Vitamin C:
Your body needs vitamin C to create a protein known as collagen which is an important part of hair structure. Grab citrus fruits, strawberriesand peppers to get your vitamin C fix. Vitamin C also helps your body absorb iron, a mineral necessary for hair growth.

Vitamin D:
Recent studies have highlighted a correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and hair loss, particularly in women. This vitamin is known to help with the health of hair follicles. Getting vitamin D is as simple as standing out in the sun, but if you're sensitive to UV rays, try eating mushrooms, fatty fish or egg yolks.

Vitamin E:
In a 2010 study, people with hair loss experienced a 34.5% increase in hair growth after supplementing with vitamin E for 8 months. Get your vitamin E from yummy avocados, spinach & almonds.

Iron:
When it comes to restoring hair growth, iron seems to play a big role. While having an iron deficiency doesn't necessarily mean hair loss, not having enough iron in your blood can make it worse. Try eating more meat, egg yolk and dark leafy greens for the best impact.

Zinc:
The last mineral in the alphabetical array of nutrients should not be last on your list. Zinc also provides a variety of benefits, and can be easily found in red meats, poultry, fish, whole wheats and dairy. Did you know that there are actually shampoos that contain zinc? It's that good for hair restoration.

For a well-rounded diet be sure to get all the vitamins and minerals you need, here is a list of some nutrient-dense foods:

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Top Supplements for Healthy Hair

Even though supplements and multivitamins are great ways to get your daily nutrients, they are not a substitute for a healthy diet. Eating foods rich in these vitamins is the best way to get your recommended vitamin and mineral intake. Taking pills is still beneficial, as long as you take the right dosage. Try these four recommendations to keep your hair healthy and happy.

Vitamin D: Recent studies have highlighted a correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and hair loss, particularly in women. This vitamin is known to help with the health of hair follicles. Getting vitamin D is as simple as standing outside in the sun, but if you're sensitive to UV rays, try eating fatty fish, mushrooms, or egg yolks.

Vitamin B complex: A fancy way of describing all water-soluble vitamins (except C), vitamin B is known to have a variety of health benefits. One of them is to promote healthy skin, nails and shiny hair. While all the different variations of B are found in a large array of food try focusing on nuts, brown rice, eggs and green vegetables.

Iron: When it comes to restoring hair growth, iron seems to play a big role. While having an iron deficiency doesn't necessarily mean hair loss, not having enough iron in your blood can make it worse. Try eating more meat, egg yolk (noticing a trend here?) and dark leafy greens for the best impact.

Zinc: The last mineral in the alphabetical array of nutrients should not be last on your list. Zinc also provides a variety of benefits and can be easily found in red meats, poultry, fish, whole wheat and dairy. Did you know that there are actually shampoos that contain zinc? 

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