Your hair is one of the first things people notice about you, and a signifier of health, wellness, and vitality. If your hair isn’t as thick or full as it used to be, or you’re beginning to see visible patches of scalp, you may wonder what you can do to boost natural hair growth.
At Bio-X Weight Loss Center in Austin and Round Rock, Texas, Luis Wilmot Jr., MPAS, PA-C, wants patients to know that when it comes to hair growth, nutrition plays a big role, and supplementation can help you achieve optimal nutrition.
Let’s explore the connection between vitamins and hair growth.
The human body continuously renews itself. That’s true of all the cells in your body, including the cells at the base of each hair follicle that produce hair cells.
Cells require nourishment to function. When you consume food, your body breaks it down into usable components. Your bloodstream delivers those micronutrients to cells throughout your body.
It’s absolutely true that you can take in all of the nutrients you need (and in the correct volume and balance) through food sources alone. Doing so, however, requires a significant amount of planning, dedication, and effort.
If you’re like most people, some days are better than others when it comes to getting the right blend of nutrients. Over time, deficiencies can develop that impact how well your body functions.
When it comes to hair growth, your body needs certain vitamins and other nutrients to thrive.
Vitamins and other micronutrients necessary for optimal hair growth include:
These are just some of the micronutrients that play essential roles in hair development.
Supplementation opens a path toward ideal nutrition, and a way to fill nutritional gaps that develop in our diets. But with literally thousands of options available at grocery stores, drugstores, and online, how do you know where to begin?
Rather than following the dubious advice of online influencers or taking a scattershot approach of trying various supplements, the best way to improve your nutrition is by working with a medical professional.
At Bio-X Weight Loss Center, we work closely with our patients to create highly customized supplementation plans, which may include options such as oral supplements, vitamin injections, and IV vitamin therapy.
We can also work with you to improve your diet and add more micronutrients through high-quality food sources. Combined with supplementation, an enhanced diet can make a world of difference in how your body performs, including hair growth.
When you’re ready to learn more, we’re here to help. To schedule an appointment, contact Bio-X Weight Loss Center by phone or online today.
