Helpful Minerals

[Kaabi]

Choline - It is involved in liver function. It helps in hair pigmentation and growth.

Taking Chloline can help to increase hair growth.

Food sources Whole eggs, liver, beef steak, and soy

RDA for women, 425 mg per day



Copper – Is necessary for healthy bones, heart, and connective tissues.

Taking copper may help you to stop premature graying, reduce hair loss and stimulate growth.

Food sources – seafood, meats, nuts, soybeans, gelatin, mushrooms, chocolate

RDA for women 900 mcg



Iodine - We need iodine to have a properly functioning thyroid gland, metabolism and aids in the process of respiration. It also promotes the health of the skin, nails, hair and teeth. Iodine plays a huge roll in the growth processes in all parts of the body.

Taking iodine will help to regulate hair growth.
Food sources- iodized salt, seafood, saltwater fish, and kelp asparagus, garlic, lima beans, mushrooms, sesame seeds, soybeans, spinach

RDA for women 150 mcg



Iron - Helps in the production of hemoglobin (the substance that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood). It is also essential for a healthy metabolism and the growth and health of hair.

Taking iron can help reduce the amount of hairs you shed and helps your body to regulate hair growth.

RDA for women 18mg



Manganese - We need manganese for growth, proper function of the nervous system, healthy hair, bones and joints and to make certain hormones.

Taking manganese may help hair to grow faster.

Food sources – Rice, beans, Carrots, tea, raisins, prunes, beets, Brazil nuts

RDA for women 5 mg




MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) – It is the third largest substance in the human body. You need MSM to make collagen and keratin.
Taking msm may increase your hair growth rate and improve your skin.

Food sources – milk, fruits, green vegetables, seafood, meat

Many people do not get the optimal amount of MSM because it is easily broken down when it gets cooked.

There is no RDA for MSM. Also, any excess that your body doesn’t use gets flushed out. I recommend 1000-2000mg



Selenium – Is needed to make certain enzymes and to have a properly functioning thyroid.

Taking Selenium may help to strengthen strands and regulate hair growth.

Food Sources - cereal, meat, fish, eggs, Brazil nuts

RDA for women 55mcg



Silica – Silica is a very important mineral. Silica is found in every connective tissue in your body. We need silica (and other minerals) to maintain healthy bones and joints, elasticity of the skin, healthy gums and teeth and healthy nails and hair. It is also good for the heart and the brain.

Taking silica as a supplement may help to strengthen your hair and nails, make your hair texture looser, give the hair more sheen and in some cases increase hair growth.


Food Sources- Oats, Onions, Whole grains, Potatoes



Zinc – Zinc is found in nearly every cell of your body. When you are zinc deficient, you may exhibit some of these symptoms:

Hair loss
Slow hair growth
Skin lesions
Slow healing

As you see, zinc is necessary to have healthy hair.


Taking zinc may help your hair to grow faster and be thicker (in diameter) and healthier.

Food sources – cereals, meats, beans, nuts, cheese, milk, peas, oatmeal

RDA for women is 8 mg

[resha_v]

But what about RDA for men?
Nice points though

[vogueboy]

Originally Posted by resha_v

But what about RDA for men?
Nice points though

Yeah... What about the Recommended Daily Amount for us guys...???