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Vitamin D deficiency and natural Kinky Curly hair

17/12/2014

 
PictureHair loss from too many weaves!
When people talk about vitamin D deficiency they often talk about the health of teeth and bones. Vitamin D is required to absorb calcium and calcium is need for bone and teeth formation. However, vitamin D is also crucial for healthy hair.

What's the impact of not having enough vitamin D?

Hair and nails are relatively non-essential compared to organs like the liver, teeth and bones. 

If your body is deficient in anything, it delivers the requisite nutrients to the most important organs first and if nothing is left after that for hair, nails and other less important bodily functions then tough!

How does a deficiency in vitamin D cause hair loss?

Hair growth involves three phases:
  • Anagen phase: hair grows
  • Catagen phase: hair stops growing
  • Telogen phase: hair reaches its 'dead' state

A deficiency in vitamin D causes a change in these phases with one or more being hindered or very short.

It's normal to lose 50 - 100 hairs per days so when you see a few hairs on your comb it's not usually a cause for concern, more than this and you should look into your overall health.

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Which foods are rich in vitamin D?

  • Pure cod liver oil (a tablespoon gives you 340% of your RDA)
  • Fish especially salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines
  • Milk 
  • Mushroom
  • Egg yolks - so don't remove that bit when you are eating, you've been warned :)

How else can you get vitamin D?

1. Spend more time in the sun. 

Vitamin D is naturally created by the body when one is exposed to sunlight. The amount of time you need to spend in the sun varies from person to person. The darker your skin, the more time you need to spend in the sun. A fair skinned white person can get all the sun they need in about 10-15 minutes of exposure to sun without any sunscreen on.

2. Take a supplement.

Because I live in cold, wet, cloudy London I decided this was necessary when I realised that my nails were looking cracked and unhealthy. I take a drugstore variety skin, hair and nails multivitamin (currently Boots) because it's far cheaper than the branded ones. On offer, I got 3 packs of 90 pills each for c.£22 when the 3 packs of a designer brand with 60 pills per bottle were going for £60 - also on offer! Thanks but no.

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Apparently, having either too much or too little vitamin D can also lead to hair loss so getting the balance right is important. This is the best recovery-from-hair-loss story involving vitamin D that I have found on the internet.

I talk about vitamin D here but ultimately having a balanced diet make a big difference to your overall health including the health of your hair. 

Other important nutrients for hair:
  • Vitamin A
  • Iron
  • Protein

Also on diets, note that crash or liquid protein diets can lead to hair loss! So, when you want to lose weight using one of these methods keep in mind that you are more than likely choosing thinness over beautiful hair. The best solution is to permanently change to a better diet with gradual weight loss. I'll choose my hair any day!

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Anna
24/2/2013 03:05:54 pm

Tell me what you think to use vitamins for growing hair like 'Hairfinity'? I want your opinion thanks

Heather @ Neno Natural
24/2/2013 05:14:14 pm

Hi Anna

Overall, in addition to eating well, I do think it is a good idea to take vitamins to make up for any gap in nutrition; especially in winter.

My problem with hairfinity is that it is very expensive although the ingredients list on the website shows fewer ingredients than other "Hair, Nails and Skin" vitamins.

I would save money by buying hair, nails & skin vitamins from a pharmacy/drugstore that have the same ingredients but cost less.

My best
Heather

yohimbine link
6/9/2013 03:12:00 pm

I am so grateful to find your particular post. I have bookmarked this website and I will keep visiting you for further such interesting posts....

Renee
21/8/2014 05:12:09 pm

I think it's totally unfair and poor research for you to eat the picture above of Naomi. ..
Her hair loss is due to lace wigs and weaves...
If only people would read and pay attention to their hair.

Peace. .

Fatou
21/8/2014 05:49:08 pm

Thanks Heather for these helpful tips, I'm a big follower of yours, you bring some interesting subjects, keep it up !!!!

Denise
24/8/2014 11:15:44 pm

Always a great read. I have noticed that both my hair and nails have been growing like crazy the last few months. , to the point Ihave to cut my nails cause they are gettign too long!! After reading this, I realize it must be the added Vit D and mulit vit I have added to my daily routine. I have also been "trying" to get more kale into me by making smoothies. I hear its really good to help detox.
Heather, keep up the great work.
From your "unoffical" British sister living in Canada.

santhosh link
29/8/2014 01:47:07 am

Hi, i am very lucky to find this site very unexpectedly, but u gave very useful information. Hair is important for everyone, with which we look beautiful. Vitamin D as u said is one of the factor which plays a key role in hair. Thanks for giving information and i hope u will give much more information about other also.

Nafisa
17/12/2014 11:39:49 am

Just the information I needed. Thanks a lot.
Yaaaaaaaaay! Finally little Zeusy is here. He is so cute. Wishing u and Harry all the best as new parents.

NubianPrize
17/12/2014 12:22:44 pm

Love your site. Your baby is BEAUTIFUL !!!

Treneice
17/12/2014 06:22:41 pm

That explains a lot. I have been deficient for years. There night be other underline issues but it's there. My hair grows but it sheds an awful lot. I had it under control slightly at one point when I was taking my supplements regularly, So nowi know why. Thanks

Helena
17/12/2014 08:32:32 pm

Congratulations!
He's a real bundle of joy.

Jinga
21/12/2014 02:15:01 am

Soooo cute.... love the coming of Lil Chester "Zeusy" to the social media family ;)

Gina
28/12/2014 09:49:16 am

Renee, why would a picture Naomi Campbell bother you?
That picture is a perfect example of what to expect in terms of hair loss if women keep wearing weaves.
The hair is more fragile then it appears. So if you keep using hair glues this will lead to hair loss.
This then results in alopecia or permanent hair loss. She didn't say you couldn't wear weaves but you should be careful not to use them all the time.


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