Can I Stop Hair Loss? And 5 Other Hair Questions You Need Answered

Dr. Barr: There are many essential nutrients that directly impact hair structure, texture, and viability. Nutrients including iron, zinc, selenium, niacin, vitamins A, D, E, folic acid, amino acids, protein and fatty acids can affect hair growth and color.* Therefore, inadequacies or deficits in these nutrients can spell hair troubles.

For instance, we know that oxidative stress has been linked to hair loss, and antioxidants are compounds that are able to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby helping us regain antioxidant vs. oxidant balance. Zinc, selenium, and vitamins A, C, E and polyphenols are dietary antioxidants that play a key role in reinforcing our endogenous antioxidant system.*