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I am having severe hair loss and i am a vegetarian. what food can i consume? will omega supplement help me?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Add fish: You may not be getting enough B12 and protein. Add wild fish like salmon for a great natural source of vitamin b12, vitamin d, protein, and omega-3s. If you don't want to add fish, then you must supplement with b12, .

Answered 6/24/2014

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