3. Omega-3
Fish oils and fatty omega-3 oils nourish the hair, help keep it thick and lustrous and condition the scalp by reducing inflammation. Fatty oils are considered one of the top vitamins for great hair as a result. In a 2015 study on women with female pattern baldness in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, after being given omega-3 and omega-6 supplements, these women showed a clinically marked improvement in hair density and hair growth. The net result was that almost 90% of participants showed an increase in hair regrowth and thickness.
Good sources of omega 3 include salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, and other oily fish. Walnuts and egg yolks are other good sources. If your diet is deficient in these, supplement it with one to two tablespoons of a good quality fish oil. The only caution is that if you use blood thinners, you should seek medical advice first as fish oil may increase bleeding.
