Nuts contain many nutrients that are good for health. They also contribute to supplementing important nutrients that help grow and prevent hair loss such as vitamin B7 (biotin), zinc, selenium and essential fatty acids.
Walnut
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that can improve hair growth and thickness. Walnuts also provide abundant vitamin E and selenium, both of which are antioxidants.
Almond
Almonds are rich in vitamin E – an antioxidant that can protect hair follicles from damage. This is also a rich source of biotin, high in calories and fat.
Linseed
Flaxseed or alsi reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth. They also help control blood sugar and cholesterol levels which can cause hair loss indirectly. According to experts, flaxseed is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus,… which are beneficial for hair follicles.
Cashew
Cashew nuts have a rich, fatty taste and are easy to eat. Protein and zinc are both necessary for hair growth.
Hazelnut
Vitamin E, protein, zinc and selenium in hazelnuts help promote hair health. Eat about 25-30 g of these seeds at a time to receive the benefits. People who want to lose weight or have digestive problems should not eat hazelnuts.
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seeds also contain zinc and omega 3 fatty acids that help promote hair growth.
Eating seeds helps hair grow, but this effect depends on the individual and the underlying cause of hair loss. In some cases, hair loss may decrease within a few weeks of starting to eat nuts. Others may take months or even years for hair loss to subside. It is important to accurately determine the cause to improve effectiveness.
