Written By: Tavishi Dogra | Updated: March 29, 2024, 10:51 AM
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Vitamin E is a collective name for the fat-soluble compounds tocopherol and tocotrienol. It is available from several food sources, such as vegetable oils, nuts, whole grain germs, and in supplement form—vitamin E ageing and maintaining healthy hair. Today, we will discuss and examine the evidence supporting them.
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It has long been recognized that natural antioxidants such as vitamin E play a key role in hair growth. Vitamin E eliminates lipid peroxidases responsible for oxidative stress, which causes skin and hair ageing. Similar to skin, the scalp also shows ageing in the form of greying hair and increased hair loss.
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Intrinsic factors like genetics and improved response to androgens and external factors like pollution, sun exposure, professional and personal stress, insomnia, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, alcohol and unhealthy diet play a significant role in today’s era that contributes to oxidative stress and, thereby, hair loss. A clinical trial in 2010 proved that vitamin E supplements (400mg daily) have shown increased hair numbers in alopecia patients.
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Topical application with vitamin E oil acts as an antioxidant helps increase the blood flow to the scalp and moisturizes the hair. The scalp, leave it for 15-30 minutes and then wash it with your regular shampoo. Fortified shampoos containing vitamin E are available, but little evidence supports their effectiveness in boosting hair health.
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Improving overall diet is helpful as Vitamin E is present in several types of food. These include nuts and seeds—walnuts, almonds, peanut butter, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds—vegetable oil—soya, corn, sunflower oil—and boiled spinach and broccoli. Vit E supplements are available in pharmacy shops. They are also available in combination with other antioxidants like selenium. They should be taken with food as vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin.
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Vitamin E supports hair growth and scalp health by reducing oxidative stress. Topical application of vitamin E-enriched oil can improve hair texture and make it appear shinier and healthier. When required, supplements should be taken with proper consultation from healthcare professionals. Hope we helped you make the right decisions regarding incorporating vitamin E in your hair care routine with the correct information!
