Best Foods and Supplements for Hair Growth

It’s normal to lose between 50 and 100 scalp hairs per day, so routinely seeing hair in your brush and shower drain shouldn’t be surprising. But when the amount of hair loss increases and new hair growth doesn’t, it can lead to thinning hair — and possibly a receding hairline.

One common reason for this shift is androgenetic alopecia, which affects 50% of both men and women. Also called female- and male-pattern baldness, this type of thinning hair stems not from damaged hair follicles, but a heightened sensitivity to androgen hormones. The good news: In the beginning stages of androgenetic alopecia, the hair follicles still function, as long as they have access to the right nutrients and building blocks. 

Targeted nutrition can strengthen hair follicles, and it works best with other treatments for hair loss. At Lafferty Family Care, our team, led by Dr. Scott Lafferty, focuses on nutrition as a key part of hair loss treatment. Below, we discuss foods and supplements to support new hair growth, as well as peptide therapy.

What to eat for stronger hair

Support newer and stronger hair by focusing on foods that contain:

• Vitamin A — spinach, sweet potatoes, carrots, cantaloupe
• Vitamin B — meat, poultry, fish, dairy
• Vitamin C — berries, citrus fruits, broccoli, peppers, potatoes
• Vitamin D — fortified dairy products and orange juice, fatty fish
• Vitamin E — vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, eggs 
• Protein and biotin — eggs, organ meats, lentils, dairy products, pork, poultry
• Iron — red meat, seafood, leafy greens, iron-fortified foods
• Fatty acids — salmon, tuna, mackerel, walnuts
• Zinc — oysters, red meat, pumpkin seeds
• Selenium — tuna, shrimp, Brazil nuts

If this list looks familiar, it’s probably because it mirrors a well-rounded, nutrient-dense diet. Getting enough of these vitamins and nutrients will not only support healthier hair, but will also boost your overall health.

If your diet lacks one or more of these key nutrients for hair growth, supplements can fill the gap. We can guide you toward daily options to support your body’s ability to regrow healthy hair.

How peptides support hair regrowth

We also offer peptide therapy at our practice, which can be the foundation of your hair restoration efforts, along with a custom nutrition plan.

Peptides, which are small chains of amino acids, are the building blocks of proteins. Protein is essential for healthy hair, especially keratin. 

Our peptide therapy includes collagen and copper peptides which stimulate angiogenesis, or the creation of new blood vessels. This encourages follicular cell turnover and boosts keratin production, supporting more hair growth and stronger strands.

Comprehensive support for healthy hair

Between our peptide therapy and a more mindful approach to healthy eating, we feel confident that we can support your efforts to regrow healthy hair.

To get on the road to renewed hair growth through peptide therapy and nutrition, please schedule an appointment at our office in Rogers, Arkansas, at your earliest convenience.