To get the essential fatty acids needed for healthy hair take a tablespoon of flaxseed oil daily. This will aid with dry, lifeless hair and cut down on the flaking and itching of dandruff. Zinc, taken twice a day in 30 milligram doses, will slow hair loss and promote the growth of healthy hair. This mineral is very beneficial for people who have an under active thyroid gland. Be sure to take zinc with 2 milligrams of copper to keep a proper mineral balance in the body.
Copper contains melanin which is the pigment that colors hair and skin.
Studies have shown that taking this mineral may reverse graying in those who are copper deficient. Vitamin B complex and biotin will aid with prevention of hair loss. Both vitamins strengthen hair and aid with conditioning of the hair and scalp. Biotin should be taken in 1000 milligram doses daily in conjunction with one B complex daily. Selenium has proven to foster healthy hair and PABA is believed to protect hair follicles.