Often the hair does not seem to grow, it becomes weak and brittle. Identifying the cause of the problem and consuming the necessary nutrients can reverse this process. The signs given by the hair may reflect the main nutritional deficiencies:
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Dry and brittle
What is missing
Nutrients such as zinc, iodine, vitamins A, B and C, proteins , copper and linoleic acid.
Where to find
In lean meats, fish and seafood, peanuts, flaxseed, brewer’s yeast, onion, whole wheat, liver, citrus fruits and raw vegetables, wheat germ, cheese, whole milk and egg yolk.
Thin and dull
What is missing
Proteins, copper and zinc may be behind the problem.
Where to find
Brazil nuts, liver, fish, lean meats, whole wheat, egg, peanuts, chicken.
Slow growth
What is missing
Deficiency of omega 6, fatty acid and manganese tends to be the cause.