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It’s no secret that your body needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. These nutrients provide support for several functions in the body and even help promote thicker, stronger hair as well.
Most women over 40 experience changes in the thickness and appearance of their hair, which is normally the result of their changing hormones and lifestyle. Thankfully, incorporating a daily vitamin or supplement dedicated to thinning hair can make a tremendous difference in your strands.
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Not sure where to start? Dermatologists recommend incorporating a zinc supplement into your hair care routine to help promote hair growth.
"Zinc is an essential mineral that is needed for numerous healthy bodily functions, including boosting the immune system, healing wounds, assisting in DNA/protein synthesis and growth, and the development of children." Jennifer Herrmann, MD, FAAD at Moy Fincher Chips Facial Plastic Surgery + Dermatology in Beverly Hills, tells Byrdie.
“Zinc is necessary to produce carotene in the body, which boosts hair growth,” health coach and Eat Pretty author Jolene Hart says.
Zinc is a tricky supplement to master and one that, more than any other on this list, requires a doctor’s consultation and supervision. Too little zinc can cause hair loss — but too much zinc can also cause hair loss because it disrupts the absorption of key minerals like magnesium and iron (which is also important for hair growth). But just enough zinc can keep your hair follicles strong and healthy.
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Hart recommends trying Natural Wellbeing's Hair Essentials Supplements, which are fortified with zinc and other hair-healthy vitamins and minerals to re-grow thinning strands and promote healthier hair.
“Bamboo and horsetail are sources of silica, which builds hair strength and elasticity. It also has vitamins A and C, which are general beauty vitamins great for repair and renewal," she says of the supplement.
