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Instead of using hair growth drugs, you can consume these foods to thicken your hair

  24 April 2024 22:10

Brilio.net - Hair loss is a common problem experienced by many people, both men and women. Although losing hair can be a natural part of the aging process, when this loss occurs excessively, it can cause concern and even affect self-confidence.

Many factors can cause hair loss, ranging from stress, diet, to hormonal changes or certain medical conditions. Some people may begin to notice signs of hair loss in the form of thinning hair, a receding hairline, or more hair falling out when combing or washing.

Even though hair loss is quite disturbing to your appearance, you don't need to worry. This hair loss can grow back thickly with regular care. Not only external care, but you need to pay attention to the food intake that enters the body.

According to Doctor Saddam Ismail, there are several foods that can be used to thicken hair . So, are you curious about foods that can be used to make hair healthy and thick? Come on, take a look at the recommendations, as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @saddamismail, Wednesday (24/4).

1. Nuts.

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Food ingredients that you can use to treat hair loss are nuts. According to Doctor Saddam Ismail, these nuts contain vitamin E which can stimulate hair growth. Not only that, nuts also contain vitamin B, zinc and essential fatty acids. All of these ingredients can maintain health and provide nutrition and thicken hair.

2. Sweet potatoes.

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Who would have thought that sweet potatoes, which are a traditional food and perhaps overlooked by some people, actually have benefits for hair health. The reason is that according to Doctor Saddam Ismail, sweet potatoes contain beta carotene. This content is converted by the body into vitamin A which is good for healthy hair. This content can also moisturize and thicken hair.

3. Eggs.

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The next ingredient that you can use to grow hair is eggs. This is because eggs contain protein, biotin and selenium, as well as zinc. According to Doctor Saddam Ismail, the biotin in eggs can accelerate the growth of bald hair, so that it grows thicker.

4. Spinach.

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The next food ingredient that is used to treat hair baldness is spinach. This vegetable, which is usually used as a mixture in cooking, actually has properties for thickening hair. The reason is, spinach contains folate, iron, vitamin C and vitamin A. All these nutrients make hair shiny and oil production in the hair is well controlled. Not only that, all these ingredients can make hair grow healthy.

5. Strawberries.

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This fifth food ingredient comes from fruit, namely strawberries. This fruit, which has a sour taste, has properties for treating baldness. Behind the sour taste, strawberries contain antioxidants. This antioxidant content can protect hair follicles and cells from damage caused by free radicals. Not only that, strawberries also contain vitamin C which can increase collagen in the body. So indirectly it can prevent the appearance of gray hair and make hair healthier.

6. Tuna.

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Fish not only has benefits for body health. However, this tuna contains omega-3 fatty acids. This content helps strengthen the roots and makes hair shiny. The presence of omega-3 is also believed to thicken hair.

7. Avocado.

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Fruit that can thicken bald hair is not only strawberries. You can also use avocado to treat baldness. This is because avocados contain healthy fats. The vitamin E content in avocados helps hair growth.

Apart from that, avocados also contain antioxidants such as carotenoids and glutathione, which help protect scalp cells from damage caused by free radicals and inflammation. The antioxidant content in avocado is claimed to help maintain healthy hair follicles and prevent excessive hair thinning or loss.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.

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