| Element |
Purpose |
Food Groups |
| Protein |
Building blocks of keratin synthesis |
Dairy, Soy |
| Fats |
Health of your hair (HDL) |
Fish, lean meat- avoid red meat |
| Vitamins |
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| A (Beta Carotene) |
In moderation retards aging |
Fish, parsley, spinach, carrot |
| B Group – Biotin, Folic acid, Niacin, Thyamine |
Essential for hair growth and vitality |
Brewers Yeast, egg yolk, green vegetables |
| B2 – Riboflavin |
If lacking, allows sebaceous gland production |
Milk, peanuts |
| B5 – Panthenol |
Fosters growth in Alopecia and produces anti-inflammatory action |
Wheat germ, soy beans, cantaloupe |
| B6 – Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal Pyridoxamine |
B6 is an anti-seborrheic and inhibitor of 5 alpha reductase, your body is unable to store B6 |
Cooking and processing of foods destroys B6 |
| Vit.C |
Antioxidant |
Citrus fruits |
| Vit.E |
Antioxidant |
Wheat germ, corn |
| Pycnogenol |
Potent antioxidant |
OPC-3 pine bark, Grape seed, red wine extract |
| Trace Elements |
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| Zinc |
Keeps nails and hair healthy |
Dried beans, fish, Oyster |
| Calcium |
Prevents brittle nails and reduces dandruff |
Dairy, fish, almonds |
| Magnesium |
Necessary for proper absorption of calcium |
Wheat, cocoa |
| Water |
Needed for proper hydration |
Drink 8 glasses, 8oz each, per day |
