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What are the nutrients essential for hair growth? is iron one of them?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Proteins: We actually get this question a lot. Hair is protein. It is not about vitamins. It is about good nutrition with an adequate and varied daily source of proteins in the diet.

Answered 3/3/2014

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Hair is 97% protein…: ; 3% omega-3 fatty acids. Zinc, iron, ; copper are essential to healthy hair as are vitamins a (beta carotene), b5 (pantothenic acid), biotin, c, d, ; e. So well-balanced diet with adequate protein, vitamins, ; minerals are needed for healthy hair. Avoid smoking; get adequate sleep; if still problems, have doc check for hormonal issues. Webmd.Com/beauty/hair-styling/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair.

Answered 3/4/2014

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