Supplements for younger-looking hair!

Wish your hair could be as full and strong as it was when you were younger? It can be, thanks to nutrients that thwart breakage and promote new growth!

1 Fish oil stops shedding!

In a recent Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology study, 90% of women who took 460 mg. of fish oil daily noticed a significant reduction in hair loss—and 62% increased their hair’s thickness, too! The antiinflammatory omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil help nerve endings in the scalp heal, say researchers.

2Vitamins C and E nurture new growth!

In addition to fish oil, the women in the study took 30 mg. of vitamin C and 5 mg. of vitamin E daily, the amounts in most multivitamins. Why? Because the combination reduces hair-harming free radical damage and improves the health of blood vessels that “feed” the scalp!

3Vitamin D boosts thickness!

“Hair loss is a common sign of a vitamin D deficiency,” says dermatologist Joel Schlessinger, M.D., of Mylovelyskin.com. No surprise, then, that women with the highest level of vitamin D-3 are the least likely to experience thinning, according to research. (Vitamin D may help regulate genes that play a role in hair growth, explain experts.) With your doctor’s okay, take 1,000 IU of vitamin D-3 daily. Tip: Pairing your D-3 with 200 mg. of magnesium helps your body absorb it!

4Biotin adds strength and volume while stopping loss!

A recent UCLA study backs up what doctors have long known: Biotin (aka vitamin B-7) makes hair less brittle and promotes growth and fullness by spurring production of keratin, the protein hair is made of! Aim to take 30 mcg. daily.