Don’t let your hair starve
GREAT-looking hair makes all the difference to a person’s image and appearance. Hair problems such as hair fall, hair thinning, brittle and dull hair cause emotional distress, which takes a toll on one’s self-esteem and confidence.
The common “shampoo, rinse, condition” hair wash steps may be the standard advice for keeping hair healthy, but shampoo and conditioner alone will not promise healthy hair growth.
After all, hair absorbs nutrients through the hair roots (internal) and not the external hair shaft.
For that, you will need to step out of the shower and right into your supplement cabinet.
internal hair nourishment, which is often neglected, is just as important as taking care of your hair from the external hair shaft.
There are about one million hair follicles located on the head, with one hundred thousand on the scalp.
There are two parts of hair follicles – the hair root and hair shaft.
The hair root is nourished by blood via the papilla (the base of hair follicle) while the visible hair shaft is largely made up of keratin.
Importance of nutrients
The fact is our body is unable to digest and absorb keratin directly. instead, our body needs amino acids to produce keratin.
Therefore, amino acids and essential nutrients are important in producing healthy hair.
People lose about 100 strands of hair per day in normal conditions due to the natural growth process.
The fallen hair will be replaced by new hair.
Hair thinning woes
Hair thinning begins when new hair is not being produced to replace fallen hair.
This may be due to several conditions such as ageing, heat styling, chemical hair colouring or perming, hormonal changes (menopause or child birth), stress, nutrient deficiency, medical conditions and consumption of
certain medications.
Essential nutrients
nutrients essential in reducing hair fall and strengthening existing hair follicles include the following:
– Sulphurated amino acids
Dl-Methionine and l-Cystine are the essential sulphur-containing amino acids that act as the building blocks for the formation of keratin for hair growth.
– Vitamin B group
Biotin and panthothenic acid, especially, promote hair growth. The selected combination of B vitamins is essential for the biosynthesis of keratin.
– Vitamin E
A fat-soluble antioxidant reinforces the protection against inflammatory reaction mediators.
– The hydrolysate of lactalbumin and millet extract
This complements the action of amino acids.
Millet extract is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and contains additional key trace elements and mineral such as iron, copper, zinc, manganese and iodine, which can help prevent scalp problems.
The efficacy of the combination of sulphur-containing amino acids, millet extract and vitamins B and E is supported by scientific evidence.
Studies have shown that it reduces hair fall, strengthens existing hair and promotes hair growth.
The study group who was given the formula demonstrated a reduction in hair resting phase plus reduced acute hair fall after two months.
The nutritional boost for healthy hair should be taken at the first sign of hair problems, as it prolongs the life cycle of hair and prevents further deterioration.
Production of keratin for healthy hair takes place for three months or longer, therefore it is crucial to replenish your hair nutrient in three months.
it is also important to choose a formula that does not contain hormones to avoid side effects such as stimulating the growth of unwanted body hair and weight gain.
This article is brought to you by Bio-liFE Marketing Sdn Bhd.
For more details, call Bio-liFE Customer Health Advisors at 03-7843 6981 from Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm).