How Nutrition Helps with Healthier Hair.

Key nutrients that affect hair health include:

• IRON: Deficiency may increase the risk of hair loss.  Have your iron panel checked that includes Ferritin.

• ZINC: Supports cell health and division

• VITAMIN A: Regulates protein production and cell differentiation.

• VITAMIN D: Influences the growth of hair follicles – worth getting this lab checked.

• VITAMIN E: Acts as an antioxidant, protecting hair from inflammation caused by free radicals.

• OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS & HEALTHY FATS – help with inflammation, stress reduction which can support hair growth, and also aids in the absorptions of “Fat soluble Vitamins ( A, D, E, & K )

• B VITAMINS (including BIOTIN) are essential for cell energy and hair strength; deficiencies are highly correlated with hair loss and thinning.

• PROTEIN (and calories to prevent protein/calorie malnutrition: Hair is primarily made up of keratin, a protein. Adequate protein intake promotes the strength of the hair shaft and provides the building blocks for hair structure. 

• COLLAGEN can be helpful for the protein source and collagen (Type I and Type III)

If you have experienced hair loss or a change in your skin or nails we can review labs you already have. We could get by without spending money on more labs with a good clinical interview and questionnaire from an experienced Registered Dietitian or Functional Health Practitioner. We would customize strategies to create a Balanced diet with better amount of protein, carbohydrate, & fiber.

I do a clinical interview with evidence based targeted questionnaires to assess nutrient deficiencies related to not only hair & skin health but also for mental health, brain health, gut health, inflammation, and glucose & metabolic health. Then a nutrition & supplement plan that is customized for you looking at your whole health picture.

Nutrient Quiz

The above listed nutrients are some of the nutrients I can test for. Specifically these are the tests I like best that give actionable results my clients are happy with. These include:

• Spectracell Micronutrient Comprehensive Panel

• MRT Food Sensitivity Testing

• GutScan by Vitract (take home stool sample kit)

• Vitamin D and/or Omega 3's (in-office finger poke)

• CGM (continuous glucose monitor)

• Metabolic Health testing for inflammation, thyroid, insulin resistance, and/or hormone health if not tested already

  
  

Managing Stress can be helpful not only for healthy hair but also is a big cause of hair loss. This often goes unaddressed - many would rather overlook and not spend the time truly "calming the nervous system". At Stronger Wellness and Nutrition we have a tranquility room and we offer targeted mediations, tapping, and relaxation techniques along with using the Red Light for all the health benefits it offers including hair health.

The natural lifestyle ideas that may be helpful:

·      Stress Management, breathing practices, or meditation to reduce HRV/Cortisol

·      Redlight – medical grade devices 2 times a week for 10 minutes (Joovv Redlight at

Stronger Wellness and Nutrition.

·      Castor Oil (organic, cold-pressed, hexane-free) apply a little to the areas of thinning,

let it sit, and wash it out 2-3 times a week.

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Book with us here at Stronger Wellness and Nutrition to do any detective work needed around hair loss and supporting healthy skin. Or protect yourself especially if you are taking a GLP-1 since many people do experience hair loss as a side effect.

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