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Trust these 6 seeds to boost hair growth and strength

- Aayushi Gupta

We feel confident when we have healthy, voluminous and lustrous hair. Isn’t it? However, if we are facing hair problems like thinning, dandruff, and hair fall, it can often break our confidence. Truth be told, there are many ways to boost our hair’s health. One of the most effective methods is seeds. There are many seeds that helps in hair rejuvenati­on.

Ready to find out about the best seeds for boosting your hair growth? Well, Dr Rinky Kapoor, consultant dermatolog­ist, cosmetic dermatolog­ist and dermato-surgeon, shares and suggests all about it.

HERE’S WHY SEEDS ARE BENEFICIAL FOR HAIR GROWTH

What you eat affects your hair’s health greatly. If your hair is not getting enough nutrients, it becomes dry, limp, frizzy and falls off from the follicles. A little care from your side can ensure that the lustrous mane remains the way it is, and the simplest way to do it is to include the power packed seeds in your diet.

“The best part about seeds is that you only need a handful on the go to meet most of the nutrient requiremen­ts. Seeds contain oleic acid, protein, iron, biotin, calcium, vitamins A and E, zinc, etc., and that’s why they are the magic potion for your hair growth,” says Dr Kapoor.

HERE IS A LIST OF COMMON SEEDS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY HAIR GROWTH

1. Sesame seeds

“Black and white sesame seeds are power-packed with minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids that provides shine and strength to the hair,” says Dr Kapoor.

2. Kalonji seeds

Tropical Medicine, kalonji seeds can nourish your hair follicles, help in better hair growth and can reduce hair fall.

3. Sunflower seeds

They are very nutritious and they help fight the free radicals protecting hair from environmen­tal damage.

4. Fenugreek seeds

Methi or fenugreek seeds are a good for hair growth and also keeps dandruff at bay.

5. Pumpkin seeds Pumpkin seeds are filled with zinc, selenium, copper, vitamin A, B, and C that help in reducing hair thinning and add shine to your tresses.

6. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds or alsi reduce hair fall and promote hair growth. They also help control the blood sugar and cholestero­l which might cause hair to fall indirectly.

“SEEDS CONTAIN OLEIC ACID, PROTEIN, IRON, ETC., AND THAT’S WHY THEY ARE THE MAGIC POTION FOR YOUR HAIR GROWTH,” SAYS DR KAPOOR.

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PHOTO: SHUTTERSTO­CK

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