Aside from the usual suspects of hair loss (genetics, diet, hormone and stress), other medical conditions attribute to loss of tresses. Some chronic illnesses include, lupus, anemia, and low thyroid hormone levels and certain cases of cancer. For the most part alopecia with a disease should not incite permanent hair loss. But, it’s one of the reason’s everyone’ should make a commitment to eat a diet high in nutrition.

The truth of the matter is that nutritional deficiencies can be the culprit in the increase of hair loss, shedding, weak hair shafts, as well as slow rejuvenation. Any hair health problems triggered by nutritional deficiencies may be amended with the proper diet. Hair growth relies on the following primary nutrients:

- Vitamin A
- Various B complex vitamins (B6, B12 and Folic Acid)
- Biotin
- Vitamin C
- Copper
- Iron
- Protein
- Water
- Vegetable and fruits with carotenoids
- Zinc

Complex B-vitamins B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid play a vital role in the formation of new red blood cells. These nutrients are essential for the hemoglobin or iron-contained elements of red blood cells. Hemoglobin has the important responsibility of transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues --- including the hair.

In order to achieve healthy, lustrous and strong hair an amply supply of fresh blood and oxygen must be available. A deficit of any of B complex vitamins may hinder or impair the supply of blood and oxygen. A vitamin B deficiency will cause a loss of hair, damage and an increase in shedding hair. The recommended adult daily intake of vitamin B6 should not exceed two milligrams. Foods rich in vitamin B6 include the following:
poultry, fish, liver, pork soybeans and other legumes.