Diet To Improve Thinning Hair

Some women experience hair loss as they age, especially when menopausal changes are in effect. Thinning hair (also known as female pattern baldness) can be due to the effects of hair-care treatments, dyes, and styling; the habit of twisting or pulling your hair; or even thyroid disease.

A healthy diet helps the body in its efforts to heal itself.

To maintain healthy hair and help prevent further loss, try these two simple changes:

• 1. Make sure you're getting enough omega-3 fatty acids. Eat wild Alaskan salmon, sardines, herring or mackerel two or three times a week, or sprinkle two tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseeds per day on cereal or salads.
• 2. Supplement your diet with GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) in the form of black currant oil or evening primrose oil. Take 500 mg of either twice a day for six to eight weeks to see if it helps.

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