After these long months of confinement, we are starting to foot the bill. Our skin has never been so dry, our scalp itchy and our hair is nothing flamboyant. Like your skin, your nails and hair are also a reflection of what you eat. That’s why consuming enough of the right nutrients can make them strong and shiny again. Poor nutrition and here they are dull and brittle. In short, your nails and your hair are barometers that indicate whether you are eating a balanced diet or not.
Of course, tobacco can also play a (bad) role as it affects blood circulation and can reduce the volume of biotin in the blood, an amino acid that is useful for healthy nails and hair.
- To know : The best sources of biotin are royal jelly, brewer’s yeast, legumes, soy and almonds.
Which foods to favor?
To have “beautiful hair”, certain nutrients clearly stand out. Proteins make hair strong, group B vitamins make it grow, iron prevents hair loss … Above all, we favor foods rich in vitamins A, E, F and B (B4, B5, B6, B8) , fatty acids and trace elements such as copper, iron and magnesium.
- On the menu : fish, powdered wheat germ, eggs, chicken, dark chocolate, legumes, oils (olive, flax, walnuts…), almonds, oysters, spirulina, soy proteins.
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