VITAMINS THAT AID HAIR GROWTH

Today my focus is today is on Vitamins, what are vitamins

Vitamins are organic compounds and vital nutrients that an organism requires in limited amounts.
The body actually needs an appropriate amount of vitamins from food to maintain normal function of cells,tissues, and organs, vitamins promotes growth, improve metabolism, immunity and so many other functions.
Vitamins are divided into two categories
Fat soluble
Vitamin A, D, E and K
Water soluble vitamins
Vitamin B and C
Today my focus is on vitamins that actually aid hair growth, there natural sources, effect of deficiency and toxicity from overdosing on vitamin supplements .
Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin A is highly important for your body, but toxicity of Vitamin can counteract hair growth, so taking them in large quantities should be avoided especially in vitamin supplements. Vitamin A maintains healthy skin,hair, and nail , enhances protection and regeneration of cells, mucous membrane, promotes growth of healthy bones and teeth, maintains good eye vision
Natural Sources include
Dairy products, cod liver oil,dark green and yellow veggies and fruits.
Deficiency ; Night blindness, dry eyes,weakbones and teeth
Toxicity ; hair loss, liver injury, headache, Dry scaly, peeling and itchy skin.

Vitamin B(B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12)

This is actually a large class of vitamins and they have their own individual functions but I will concentrate mainly on the ones that help with hair growth, but never the less, they are very important in general. They help produce red blood cells, promote growth, maintain healthy skin,hair and nails, they also help in hormone enzymes and antibody production. 

Vitamin B3 (Niacin) plays a role in nourishing the scalp ,promoting healthy hair growth, B7 (Biotin) Most naturalistas take this pill for healthier, longer hair. Instead of the pill, each foods rich in biotin eg Raw egg yolk, Liver,peanuts, leafy greens

Natural sources for other Vitamin B's .

Meat, Vegetables, whole wheat cereals, liver, eggs, beans, yeasts etc

Deficiency ; Dry skin, weakness, Beriberi, fatigue, brittle hair, decreased immunity etc

Toxicity is not common because water soluble vitamins are actually excreted in urine and sweat.

Vitamin C(Ascorbic acid) 

It actually helps in synthesising collagen, promotes the growth and repair of cells, blood vessels etc. It helps healing after injury and it enhances immunity. Its one of the best vitamins for hair and skin, I won't advice supplements, Vitamin C is easy to obtain and it's better utilized in its natural source

Natural source ; Citrus fruits, tomato, leafy vegetables, green pepper 

Deficiency ; scurvy, gum bleeding, weakness, fatigue, pale skin and hair

Toxicity ; Abdominal pain diarrhoea and kidney stones 

Citrus fruits are the best source of vitamin c, the peelings can be dried and infused in your favourite oils for body and hair you.

Vitamin D(Cholecalciferol)

Vitamin D helps to maintain bones, teeth, skin, hair, brain and keep them healthy 

Natural source ; Egg yolk, liver, fish, cod liver oil, Our bodies actually synthesizes our own Vitamin D when our skin is exposed to the early morning sun 

Deficiency ; Rickets in Kids,osteoporosis in Adults 

Toxicity ; Calcified cartilage, vomiting, diarrhoea, sore eyes, itchy skin

Vitamin E(Tocopherol) 

It is essential in keeping your hair growing healthy, it maintains normal condition of cells and healthy skin,hair and tissues and it is an antioxidant. 

Natural sources are; green leafy vegetables, whole wheat cereals, nuts, egg yolk

Deficiency ; weakness in Adults

Toxicity ; headache, dizziness, fatigue, stomach and discomfort. 

This is all for today, eat well and enjoy your natural hair journey guys. 

Good bye and see you next post