On average, humans lose between 50 and 100 strands of hair each day. But when there aren’t healthy strands to replace those swirling down the drain, hair loss can become an issue.
Hair loss can result from several factors – genetics, hormonal changes, and, yes, diet. The clinical term for hair loss is alopecia, and there are several different varieties that one can experience.
Vitamin CYes, you can get your daily requirement of vitamin C from your morning OJ, but that’s not the only place you’ll find it. In fact, many fruits contain significantly more vitamin C than oranges.
Most people think of red meat when they think of iron, and of course, they are correct.Oysters on the half shell can provide 63% of your daily requirement per 200 calories.
For vegetarians, spinach is another excellent iron source, although it can be tough to eat 200 calories of just spinach. You’ll also find iron in dried fruit and dried beans, both a staple of vegetarian and vegan diets.