Natural hair supplements are a valid aid to make them strong and san i, because they contain herbs and medicinal plants and natural substances, able to nourish, remineralize and restructure the capillary fibers, counteracting their weakening and fall.
The first source of nourishment and beauty for our hair is definitely the diet . On our table must never miss foods rich in proteins such as meat and fish, which contain amino acids (cystine and lysine in fact make up the keratin of the hair); eggs ( rich in biotin and vitamin A which strengthen them); dried fruit and oilseeds, precious sources of essential fatty acids, which nourish them and help regulate sebum production .
Supplements for oily hair and dandruff
The glands of the scalp under the stimulus of various factors, for defense, can produce excessive oiliness and dandruff, which fatten the hair and make it fragile, thin and dull.
This very common disorder is technically defined, fatty seborrhea takes the form of what we usually call " greasy hair ".
The excessive production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, in fact, forms a sticky and glossy patina in the hair, which makes the hair dirty to the eye, opaque and often associated with an unpleasant smell .
Usually the triggering causes are exposure to air pollution; food or drug poisoning; vitamin and mineral deficiencies; alcohol and drug intake; poor bowel function, hormonal imbalances.
Even the use of excessively aggressive detergents that wash away even our lipid protection layer affect sebum production, as the glands respond with a sebaceous overproduction that can be avoided with the use of delicate shampoos.
In this case, therefore, the supplements for oily hair must have in their composition plants with a purifying action to counteract the fatigue of the liver, thus favoring the purification of the scalp.
- Burdock: always known as the dermopathic plant par excellence, at a therapeutic level it is used for the treatment of dermatoses of various kinds, linked to biological and metabolic disorders . The burdock, therefore, is particularly valid in the treatment of dandruff, but also to treat acne, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis, thanks to the presence of polyunsaturated compounds, phenolic acids, with antibacterial and sebum balancing properties .
- Nettle: cleans, regenerates and purifies the scalp. The leaves are rich in mineral salts, especially phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, silicon, manganese and potassium ; and vitamins A, C and K, which make it remineralizing . It also performs a purifying action on the liver and astringent on the production of sebum
Supplements for dry hair
Aggressive treatments such as dyes, bleaching, perms and drafts can cause dryness, dehydration, double ends until the capillary fibers break. For this reason food supplements for dry hair will have to perform an elasticizing and protective nourishing action .
- Wheat germ oil: its intake in the form of pearls or as a raw seasoning, it provides, in addition to vitamin E (of which it is the main natural source), calcium, copper, manganese, magnesium, B vitamins and phosphorus . The high concentration of Vitamin E makes it particularly suitable for nourishing dry hair, protecting those withered by external agents such as wind, sun and cold. In general, wheat germ oil protects and elasticizes the tissues, because it strengthens the insufficient hydrolipidic film, whose lack causes dryness, dehydration and flaking.
- Linseed oil: it is the elective remedy for hair beauty. It is used to nourish dull, damaged and damaged hair . A diet rich in linseed oil brings a high percentage of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids such as omega 3-6 or vitamin F, nutrients that the body is unable to produce.
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Supplements for brittle hair
The hair consists mainly of keratin, a protein particularly rich in sulfur amino acids (contained in meat and fish, lacking in legumes).
This is why a good supplement for brittle hair cannot disregard an adequate protein content as amino acids perform a restructuring action on the capillary fibers.
Also some substances of vegetable origin perform this function including the grass or horsetail
- Horsetail: it is the main natural source of silicic acid , calcium, magnesium, potassium, saponin (equisetonin), flavonic glycosides, small amounts of alkaloids and tannins. Due to the presence of these mineral salts, in a molecular form that is highly available to our body, horsetail contributes to the " bone metabolism " and promotes remineralization of hard tissues such as nails and hair. of nail fragility, hair loss, alopecia, osteoporosis, skeletal growth of adolescents, sequelae of fractures, arthrosis (thanks to the action it exerts on both articular cartilage and bone) and tendinitis (improves tendon elasticity ).
- Keratin : it is a filamentous protein rich in sulfur, contained in the amino acid residues of cysteine; it is very stable and durable. Represents the main component of nails and hair allows a physiological and constant restructuring of the hair .
- L-cystine : it is essential for the keratinization process and is present in large quantities in the outer layer of the hair cuticle. A diet lacking and lacking only in cystine causes a net decrease in the production of capillary tissue.
- Methionine : sulfur- containing amino acid used for building proteins, especially hair keratin. It has detoxifying activity for liver function and antibody production. Protects against arterial-sclerosis and cholesterol. its deficiency causes hair loss.
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Hair supplements for the fall
Hair loss, when not seasonal, can be the result of severe stress, nutritional deficiencies, especially iron and protein, and hormonal and thyroid problems .
In this case the hair cleaners must protect them, favoring the natural growth process, strengthen the roots, improve the oxygenation of the scalp . A supplement formulated specifically for the female organism with the aim of reducing hair loss, stimulating its growth while making it brighter and more resistant must contain
- soy isoflavones : known for their ability to regulate the hormones secreted by the endocrine glands with a balancing effect particularly useful for women who want both to ensure a correct and regular hormonal balance.
Hair loss in the male is due to hyper-production of the hormone DHT (dehydrotestosterone). This hormone is produced by the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase present in some tissues such as that of the scalp and prostate. In the male organism the hormonal imbalances that cause hair loss can be counteracted with supplements based on:
- Serenoa: its fruits carry out a balancing action on the hormonal system, mainly male, and are used in the treatment of prostate and alopecia disorders (androgynous baldness), which afflict a large number of men. The active ingredients contained in the plant are sterols, free fatty acids, carotenoids, essential oils and polysaccharides . The mechanism of action of the phytocomplex depends on the combination of an antagonistic effect on sex hormones, with an anti-inflammatory and diuretic action.
- Pumpkin seeds: rich in minerals such as magnesium, zinc and selenium, vitamin E: 25 grams of pumpkin seeds are able to provide 20% of the recommended dose of iron, which is why pumpkin seed is useful in prevention and treatment of androgenetic baldness.
