Protein depletion results in narrow thin hair, hair breakage, hair thinning, change in texture. As proteins can not be utilized by body in their original form, they are broken down in amino-acids which can be absorbed by the body.

The principal sources of proteins are meat, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts, milk & milk products, flour and cereals.

Minerals are the essential metal and non-metal ions required for normal metabolism of body and hair as they play a role of catalyst in various metabolic reactions.

Mineral depletion results in excessive hair loss from scalp which in medical terms called as diffuse hair loss.

This deficiency of minerals can be overcome by taking proper intake of eggs, fish, liver, oysters, poultry, whole grain, green leafy vegetables, bananas, fruits, raw nuts, seeds and grains.

Vitamins are complex molecules that play an important role in the well-being of an individual and are required for normal functioning of body and hair. Deficiency of vitamins result in dry hair that breaks off easily or corkscrew like curled hairs. There are several types of vitamins.

Vitamin A - Deficiency results in hair that breaks off easily, scaly acne skin. In order to overcome this deficiency, one should eat freshly squeezed carrot juice mixed with lemon or grapefruit juice, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apricots.

Vitamin B - Deficiency results in weak hair & psychological problems. Sources of Vitamin B are green vegetables, beans, nuts, peas, raw wheat germ and yeast.

Vitamin C - Deficiency results in weakening of hair structure. Citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, lime, melon, black current, tomatoes, cucumbers, cauliflower are very good sources of Vitamin C.

Vitamin E - Is responsible for strong, non-vibrant hair. Sources of Vitamin E include rice bran, dark green vegetables, legumes and whole grains.

Vitamin K - deficiency results in non-healthy hair. Seafood, dairy food, figs, broccoli, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, egg yolk, soybean, wheat, yogurt contain plenty of Vitamin K.