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The best vitamins for hair are named
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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An unfavorable external environment undermines the health of hair, making it weak, brittle and dull. In order to restore hair, it is necessary to nourish it from the inside, that is, take the necessary vitamins.
Ideally, vitamins should be absorbed with food, doctors explain. However, the reality is that the fruits and vegetables we have to buy often do not contain the substances the body needs in full. In this case, it is recommended to take additional vitamins from the pharmacy. Which of them strengthen hair and promote its rapid growth?
Vitamin B
If there is a deficiency of it, hair growth will slow down, and the volume of hair will be significantly reduced. Potatoes, liver, nuts, eggs, fresh vegetables, yeast, bran, fermented milk products, and beef help to replenish the deficiency of vitamin B.
Vitamin A
Restores hair structure, makes it more elastic. This microelement is found in carrots, cabbage, liver, apricots, egg yolks.
Vitamin E
Responsible for hair growth. Present in vegetable oil, eggs and liver. In order for the microelement to be better absorbed, it is recommended to take it together with retinol, which is present in potatoes, cabbage and carrots.
Vitamin C
It also promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss. It is found in citrus fruits, rose hips, and apples.