What are the best vitamins for hair?

Hair is a direct reflection of the quality and balance of our diet.

Several micronutrients are essential for healthy hair: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, etc. In this article, we detail the role of vitamins in the vitality and resistance of our hair.

Biotin, for healthy hair

Also known as vitamin B8 or vitamin H, biotin is an essential nutrient for healthy hair.

What are the benefits and role of vitamin B8?

Biotin plays a key role in many metabolisms such as amino acid synthesis and protein breakdown. It is also involved in the normal functioning of the nervous system.

Vitamin H is therefore an essential element for the good health of our body. It is just as essential when it comes to hair. Indeed, vitamin H is involved in:

1. Hair renewal by stimulating regrowth;
2. Stimulation of keratin synthesis . This protein is the main constituent of hair, fur and nails;
3. Protection against scalp dryness : by preventing the scalp from losing its elasticity, biotin prevents hair breakage;
4. The synthesis of certain vitamins : Biotin indirectly promotes hair regeneration. In fact, it acts as a coenzyme in the synthesis of vitamins B9 and B12. These are essential for healthy hair.

Thanks to all its properties, biotin is often recommended to limit hair loss and influence regrowth. The benefits of vitamin B8 on hair are recognized by European health authorities.

What are the symptoms of biotin deficiency?

Various symptoms can alert you to a possible mild biotin deficiency :

• Hair that becomes brittle, fragile, even greasy;
• Daily hair loss that exceeds the normal threshold of 100 hairs;
• Dry skin and scalp;
• The appearance of acne or erythema;
• Brittle and fragile nails;

Taking medication, poor lifestyle, an unbalanced diet, pregnancy or health problems can cause a biotin deficiency.

B vitamins essential for your hair

Biotin isn't the only vitamin that affects hair health . Most B vitamins also contribute to hair health.

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 is also known as pantothenic acid. This micronutrient is often recommended in combination with biotin to restore healthy hair.

Pantothenic acid is said to have a beneficial effect on the cells of the hair follicle, the hair root. In fact, B5 helps to slow hair loss.

Vitamin B9

Also known as folic acid, vitamin B9 stimulates cellular regeneration of tissues and hair follicles.

More hair loss than usual may be a sign of folic acid deficiency. This is accompanied by a change in the appearance of the hair, which appears duller and more brittle.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is the largest vitamin in the B group. Water-soluble, it does not play a role in hair health, but in its coloring.

Indeed, one of the symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency is a reduced production of melanin, the natural pigment that gives your hair its color. A balanced diet of cobalamin slows the risk of cellular aging, and therefore helps slow the appearance of gray hair.

Vitamin B1

The benefits of vitamin B1 on hair have not yet been proven. However, thiamine is essential for the normal functioning of our body.

Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3 or PP contributes to the synthesis of keratin and fights against oxidative stress. The latter is the cause of cellular degeneration, particularly in scalp cells. A vitamin B3 deficiency also results in the premature appearance of gray hair.

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 does not directly contribute to hair health. However, it does play a role in many metabolic mechanisms that contribute to this.

How to cover your daily needs for healthy hair?

The human body synthesizes only a very limited number of vitamins. This is the case for vitamin D through the epidermis and B3. The intestinal flora synthesizes B1, B2, and B8.

However, this synthesis is often insufficient. The main source of vitamins and biotin is found in our food. In theory, a healthy and balanced diet can cover our daily needs, regardless of age.

In reality, it's quite different. Many French people suffer from deficiencies. These are often linked to medication, a sedentary lifestyle, or the consumption of ultra-processed foods.

To avoid deficiency and maintain healthy hair , taking dietary supplements rich in biotin and B vitamins may be necessary. Our Plant Biotin formula concentrates the most active nutrients for hair health.

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