USANA Essential Tips

1. Vitamin A (Retinol)- an antioxidant that encourages the production of needed sebum in our scalp. The recommended daily dose is 5,000 IU, found in apricots, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, peaches, eggs, milk, cheese, meat, and fish liver oil. More than 25,000 IU of Vitamin A per day can be toxic causing serious health problems.

2. Vitamin B Complex- B vitamins such as Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), and Cobalt (B12) aid in fighting hair loss. Recommended daily doses are 15 mg, 4-7 mg, 1.6 mg, and 2 mg, respectively promoting the circulation of blood in the scalp area. It is found in fish, chicken, turkey, pork, beef, and wheat germ. Large intake of niacin may have harmful side effects called niacin flush.

3. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)- an antioxidant that maintains the health of our skin and hair. Citrus, kiwi, melons, pineapple, strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, green peppers, and green vegetables are rich in this vitamin C with recommended daily dose is 500 mg.

4. Vitamin E- promotes scalp circulation. Soybeans, dried beans, green leafy vegetables, and raw seeds and nuts are rich in this vitamin with recommended daily dose is not more than 400 IU.

5. Vitamin H (Biotin)- belongs to the vitamin B complex group considered as one of the most important hair loss vitamins. Inadequate supply of vitamin H may cause hair thinning and loss. It aids in the metabolism of fats essential in hair growth. Examples of vitamin H-rich foods are milk, eggs, liver, kidney, and yeast.