Calcium and its contributions in the hair

Hair is a fast growing tissue and what we consume and apply can make a big difference.

Hair can fall out for many reasons: stress, inappropriate use of chemical products, illnesses, hormonal changes, indiscriminate use of irons and dryers, poor nutrition, among others.

As a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals can help delay or prevent hair loss, it is for this reason that the absorption of nutrients through the consumption of food or supplements is important; a deficiency can lead to hair loss and other serious hair problems. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the diet and is essential to ensure proper growth, reproduction and maintenance of the body.

Helping to modify the pH (neutralize) and hydrate the hair, calcium also helps the correct absorption of other micronutrients for the scalp, which help form proteins in the hair that will stimulate healthy growth, making the hair strong and durable for everyday use.

When you don’t have a sufficient daily source of calcium, your hair is likely to look brittle and dry. A good diet not only influences the body, the hair also reflects when there is a mineral deficit.

Hair problems are related to deficiencies, so we must provide the epithelial cells with all the nutrients necessary for hair formation. Just as a lack of calcium causes weak bones, a lack of calcium can cause hair loss. In fact, the first clinical sign of childhood malnutrition is thinning and brittle hair.”

We all have 1 or 2 annual hair changes. Once the hair falls out, a process of formation of the new hair fiber begins in the stem cells of the hair follicle. For this renewal to take place without alterations, it is essential to have adequate levels of minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron and vitamins such as A, C, E, biotin and niacin.

If you want your hair to be on your side and when you look in the mirror you feel and see it healthy and resistant, be more careful with the cosmetics you use. Check if the products are the right ones, if they have the calcium that your hair needs, and of course, don’t neglect your diet, there will be the key to your hair health.

Dr Emelymar Trejo