Do minerals such as zinc help hair loss?
Iron deficiency can cause a diffuse hair loss which can be corrected by taking iron supplements. Deficiency of other minerals are unusual under normal circumstances. Zinc deficiency may cause hair loss in babies who inherit an inability to absorb zinc, and adults who are on intravenous feeding (feeding through the veins). Normal individuals, however, receive more than enough zinc in the food that they take. Seafood and animal meats, whole grain products, wheat bran and germ and Brewer’s yeast are all rich sources of zinc. Zinc supplements have been given to patients with alopecia areata (patchy baldness), but the benefits are unconvincing. Moreover, the doses required for treatment often cause side effects such as nausea and may interfere with the absorption of other essential minerals such as copper. Generally, mineral supplements are unnecessary. Just take a well balanced diet and rest assured that you will receive all the minerals necessary for hair growth. Will taking amino acids i
