So often, healthy eating is associated with weight management or disease prevention. However, the food you eat can affect so many aspects of your life, from your fingernails to your sexual health to your hair. Your diet provides your body with crucial nutrients that support your body’s functions, and yes, that includes the growth of your tresses.
To understand how nutrition affects hair growth, you have to know the hair growth cycle.
References
American Academy of Dermatology. (n.d.). Hair loss: Tips for managing.
MedlinePlus. (2023). Iron in diet.
MedlinePlus. (2023). Protein in diet.
National Institutes of Health. (2023). Vitamin A: Fact sheet for health professionals.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAPMera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
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