Hair loss: These vitamins help

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Hair loss, which leads to thinning hair and possibly bald patches, is probably one of a woman's worst nightmares. But hair loss can also be stressful for men.

Hair loss can have many different causes: stress , an unbalanced hormone level, genetic predisposition, or a lack of vitamins and minerals.

The scalp, hair roots and hair require many essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and trace elements . If just one of these nutrients is missing, hair growth can be impaired or hair loss can occur. A good supply of these nutrients can counteract hair loss in many cases.

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The following nutrients are important for hair growth:

Biotin

Hair consists mainly of the protein keratin. Biotin is a B vitamin (vitamin B7) that is involved in the formation of protein and therefore also of keratin.

Biotin is also important for the skin’s moisture balance and can stimulate hair growth.

Biotin deficiency is not very common. But if biotin supply is not good, biotin supplementation can counteract hair loss. [1]

Zinc

Zinc is important for cell division. Since the cells of hair follicles divide quickly, they are particularly sensitive to zinc deficiency. If the cells can no longer divide as quickly due to zinc deficiency, hair falls out more easily.

Alopecia areata is associated with a zinc deficiency. Conversely, initial studies show that zinc supplementation could help with hair loss. [2] However, this needs to be confirmed by further studies.

L-Cysteine

L-cysteine is an amino acid and an important component of keratin. A few small studies suggest that L-cysteine may reduce hair loss. [3] However, more studies are needed to confirm this.

Iron

The cells of the hair follicles have to divide frequently and iron is needed for cell division. Iron deficiency is very common, especially in menstruating women. There is some evidence that there is a connection between iron deficiency and hair loss. [4] Apart from that, it is always a good idea to compensate for an iron deficiency.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are important for moisturizing the hair and scalp. They also inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, which attacks the hair roots and can cause hair loss.

In a small study, omega-3 fatty acids in combination with omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants were able to reduce hair loss.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is important for the formation of vitamin D. In addition, vitamin D receptors are found in the hair roots, which indicates that vitamin D is important for hair growth.

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with hair loss. Conversely, small studies suggest that vitamin D supplementation may stimulate hair growth. [5] However, this remains to be confirmed.

However, vitamin D deficiency is very common in Germany and compensating for it is definitely advisable.

Antioxidants

Oxidative stress appears to promote hair loss: people with hair loss often have high levels of markers of oxidative stress.

Antioxidants such as vitamin C , vitamin E, copper and selenium can counteract oxidative stress and there is initial evidence that they could help with hair loss.

Silicon

Silicon is a mineral that is found primarily in skin, hair and nails. Silicon appears to be important for the stability of keratin.

In one study, silicon in combination with biotin and zinc was able to stimulate hair growth. [6]

Conclusion: Vitamins and minerals can help with hair loss

Hair loss can have many different causes. If it is due to a nutrient deficiency, targeted supplementation with nutrients important for hair growth can counteract hair loss.