Notes on Foods to Prevent Hair Fall

Introduction

• Hair fall and thinning are common issues today, even among teenagers.
• Good hair boosts confidence and adds aesthetic appeal.
• Nutrition plays a crucial role in hair health.

Top 5 Foods to Include in Your Diet

5. Carrots

• Nutritional Benefits:
  • High in Vitamin A (beta carotene) - 16,000 IU in 100 grams.
  • Contains Biotin, accelerates keratin production.
  • Natural DHT blocker, important for preventing hair fall.
• Research:
  • Carrot oil showed better results than 1% Minoxidil in activating hair follicles.
• Consumption Suggestions:
  • Include in sabzi, soups, vegetable pulao, or as a raw salad with spices.

4. Curry Leaves

• Nutritional Benefits:
  • Rich in B vitamins and antioxidants.
  • Promotes healthy circulation in the scalp, reduces hair breakage.
  • High amino acid content strengthens hair fibers.
• Cultural Insight:
  • Southern India has lower hair issues due to regular curry leaves consumption.
• Consumption Suggestions:
  • Include in dals, rice dishes, or consume raw by chewing.
  • Curry leaf powder can also be used as a spice.

3. Buttermilk

• Nutritional Benefits:
  • Rich in probiotics and lactic acid.
  • Strengthens the digestive system, helping absorb vital hair nutrients.
• Role in Hair Health:
  • Reduces body heat, a major cause of hair fall.
• Consumption Suggestions:
  • Drink post-lunch as a digestive aid and hair health enhancer.

2. Amla

• Nutritional Benefits:
  • Known for promoting hair and scalp health.
  • Rich in antioxidants; acts as a powerful hair regenerator.
• Research:
  • Studies show amla oil leads to significant fur growth in animals.
  • Acts as a DHT blocker.
• Consumption Suggestions:
  • Amla juice (diluted), amla candy, amla murabba, or raw amla in dishes.
  • Amla tablets are also available.

1. Almonds

• Nutritional Benefits:
  • Best food source of Biotin, a natural alternative to supplements.
  • Contains fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acid, which block DHT.
  • High in Vitamin E, proven to reduce hair fall.
• Research:
  • Almond oil application increased hair growth in studies.
• Consumption Suggestions:
  • Soak and chew almonds, consume almond butter, or take almond oil in milk.

Daily Routine Sample

• Morning:
  • Amla juice mixed with water.
• Meals:
  • Incorporate curry leaves in various dishes.
• Post-Lunch:
  • Drink spiced buttermilk.
• Snacks:
  • Almonds or almond butter in the evening.
• Night:
  • Sweet almond oil in milk before sleeping.

Conclusion

• Including carrots, curry leaves, buttermilk, amla, and almonds in your diet can significantly improve hair health.
• Consider switching to healthier products, such as mamaearth’s moisturising lotion, which is toxin-free and can be used by everyone.

Additional Resource

• Mention of a video about foods that help melt belly fat.