Vitamins, in general, are essential for the health of the body but also for the well-being and the beauty of the hair and the skin.
Each acts in a complementary way to improve and strengthen your health capital, hence the importance of having a diet as well balanced and varied.
In this article, we take stock of the benefits of vitamins B.
What B vitamins for hair?
The Vitamins B complex forms a group of Huits Vitamines B:
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavine)
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
- Vitamin B8 (Biotin)
- Vitamin B9 (Folic or Folate acid)
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine or Cyanocobalamine)
These vitamins are water -soluble, they play an essential role in the metabolism of cells and can be used independently of others since they have their own therapeutic indications.
The question here being: which vitamins B for hair and what effects?
B vitamins are clearly at the top of the list when it comes to the health and beauty of the hair.
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 promotes Renewal of hair follicles Thanks to its stimulating action on the blood circulation, in particular to the scalp.
In addition, it limits the degeneration of hair cells, thus fighting against dandruff.
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, a constituent element of keratin, particularly acts on fine and sparse hair. Indeed, she Increases density Hair, in addition to stimulating its growth.
Vitamin B6
In addition to participating in the synthesis of keratin, vitamin B6 greatly reinforces the action of other vitamins. It is ideal for fighting against brittle hair and strengthen them.
In addition, it also contributes to the synthesis of vitamin B3.
Vitamin B8
Revitalizing, Biotin, or vitamin B8, is the vitamin of the hair par excellence.
In synergy with vitamin B5, it promotes hair growth and promotes blood influx. In addition, this vitamin has an action Sebo-Regulator allowing to clean up the scalp.
In addition to hair, skin and nails also benefit from the benefits of this vitamin.
Biotin deficiency inevitably leads to hair loss and skin problems.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 has properties antioxidants, thus slowing down cellular aging of the hair and the appearance of white hair. Indeed, it is a vitamin that strengthens the melanin production, an element at the origin of the natural pigmentation of our hair but also of our skin.
In addition, this vitamin has a major role in the oxygenation of the scalp, thus promoting growth and limiting hair loss.
It also contributes to the synthesis of vitamins B6 and B9.
With regard to vitamins B1, B2 and B9, they mainly act on the production of energy and functioning of the nervous system, as well as on the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.
A deficiency of one of these vitamin can lead to many inconveniences, in particular:
- Vitamin B1: heart and neurological disorders
- Vitamin B2: burn and eye lesions, inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes (lips, mouth, throat)
- Vitamin B9: Loss of appetite, weight loss, inflammation of the tongue, headache, heart palpitations, mood changes ...
Where to find vitamin B?
First, you should know that the B vitamin needs are different depending on vitamin.
Then, apart from vitamins B3 (produced by the body) and B12 (stored in certain organs), the other B vitamins must be brought in the body by food.
A balanced plate
Fruits and vegetables contain a large share of the recommended quantities in B vitamins, apart from vitamin B12. Indeed, the latter is only found in foods of animal origin (meat, dairy and eggs, etc.), thus exposing vegetarians at a risk of deficiency.
In our article: THE foods to consume to promote beautiful hair (future), we will discuss the subject of foods rich in vitamins B.
In short, a diversified diet is enough to avoid deficiencies in vitamins B, so we should have a regular and balanced contribution on a daily basis.
However, in view of the nutritional poverty of our food compared to a certain era, accumulated on health problems, it can be wise to use food supplements.
Food supplements
If you have a specific diet: allergies, intolerance or even veganism, taking food supplements is a good natural alternative to overcome certain deficiencies, especially in vitamins B. Likewise, if you see an unusual breakage or hair loss.
Indeed, everyday life (quite simply) can create deficiencies in vitamins B: pollution, pregnancy, stress, diseases ...
Our food supplements Force and grows, as well as Push accelerator both contain vitamin B.
Force and grows Especially is a food supplement rich in vitamin B: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and Biotin (vitamin B8).
We recommend a 3 -month cure Minimum in order to cover a good part of the hair growth phase (anagen phase) and hair maturity (telogen phase). You can make cures of 6 months maximum per year.
If you want to know more about food complies, we advise you to read the article: Hair growth: Are food supplements effective?
What other assets than vitamin B for beautiful hair?
Even if B vitamins are essential for hair health, other active ingredients intervene to improve their quality, pushes and vitality.
We make a marathon of articles on the ingredients that make up our food supplements. We offer or will soon offer the following articles:
- Everything about brewer's yeast: benefits, misdeeds and use
- What are the benefits of horsetail on hair and skin?
- What are the virtues of selenium? An incredible trace elements for the hair
- What are the benefits of arugula on the hair?
- What are the benefits of zinc on the hair?
See you soon for a next article JIA Paris.
Sylvie Aouanou
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