Hair loss is a problem that has plagued mankind for centuries. Why do some people have a luscious head of hair while others shed hundreds of strands at an early age? Vitamins can help to support the health of hair, but not to the extent of your DNA genes.
Family history of hair loss does play a large part in whether or not you are at risk of baldness. However, your own male sex hormones, known as androgens, are what subject your hair follicles to shrink and eventually close up. Androgenic alopecia occurs in as much as 50% of the male population over the age of 50 and should be accepted as a routine part of aging.
Statistics may seem to have the cards stacked against you, but keeping up a regiment of healthy living can slow down the hair loss process and keep you feeling more vibrant. Vitamin D is an asset to good bone, skin and hair health.
Recent studies indicate that very few men and women receive the daily requirement of vitamin D through food sources. Vitamin B12 can also enhance biotin and niacin, found to be beneficial to hair and skin.
Never ignore the signs of baldness because of the hereditary factor. Those prone to baldness can also be at high risk of heart disease and should begin eating a diet high in fish, poultry, eggs and plenty of green vegetables. Add a daily multi-vitamin and have your physician check for vitamin D and vitamin B12 deficiencies.
Losing a head of hair is not the end of the world, but a weakened heart can spell disaster.