Unless you are one of the lucky ones, odds are that you will experience hair loss in some form or another at some point in life. Whether it is pattern baldness or thinning hair, hair loss is all too common. According to a 2015 statistic, roughly 35 million men and 21 million women in the United States suffered from hair loss.
For men, the average hair loss rate at age 35 is 40% and it climbs to 70% by the age of 80. For women, hair loss tends to occur around the age of 60. Most men and women are unaware of the fact that they can fight these statistics by simply incorporating specific fruits and vegetables into their diet. For more information about vitamins and minerals that optimize hair growth, please click here.
When we consume the fresh juice of raw fruits and vegetables, the body can easily absorb the nutrients. The juices in this article help to regain hair color, encourage healthy growth, and prevent the loss of tresses. Keep reading to see which juices help to improve hair growth.
A Quick Note: All juices must be freshly pressed or squeezed for them to be effective. Store bought juices contain preservatives, sugars, and other chemicals that can get in the way of hair growth. Not to mention, the processing of store bought juices typically removes the nutrients that are present in the fresh ingredients that the juice came from.
Guava Juice
Guavas are some of the best sources of vitamin C, but they also contain a high concentration of antioxidants, folate, iron, and calcium. The vitamin C helps to boost collagen activity and hair growth, while the B-vitamins help to encourage healthier hair strands. You can enhance these benefits by juicing some guava leaves as well.
Cilantro Juice
Much like any leafy green vegetable, cilantro is an excellent source of iron. As women age, they are more prone to iron deficiency, which contributes to hair loss. Cilantro also contains copper, which is necessary to maintain hair pigmentation. Finally, the manganese in cilantro exhibits antioxidant activity that encourages circulation to the scalp, which promotes hair growth.
Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe vera is well known for its soothing effect on sunburns, but drinking aloe juice can actually provide an assortment of vitamins and minerals that encourage hair growth. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and B6, and iron, zinc, and copper. Some scientists believe that aloe vera’s interaction with the immune system helps fight hair loss. Occasionally, there is an immune reaction against hair follicles, which indicates an abnormality with the immune system. Aloe vera contains acemannan, which helps to balance and support immune function and fight hair loss in the process.
Garlic Juice
Sometimes, hair loss is attributed to a fungal infection on the scalp. The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties in garlic can help to fight fungal infections and restore balance to the scalp. Adding garlic to a juice recipe is beneficial, but you can also massage garlic juice on the scalp for the same benefits. Garlic is also rich in selenium, which is an essential mineral for hair growth.
Beet Juice
Beets contain an assortment of vital proteins and vitamins that the hair needs for optimal growth. For instance, the iron, magnesium, calcium, silica, and phosphorus in beets encourage healthier hair growth. Drinking beet juice by itself can be quite intense, but you can add other items from this list to the juice to have a more pleasant taste.
Kiwi Juice
Kiwi juice is excellent for stimulating hair follicles, which helps to increase hair growth. Much like guavas, kiwis are rich in vitamin C, which helps to increase collagen production. It also acts as an antioxidant, and that helps to protect hair follicles from damage, keeping them healthy for much longer.
Onion Juice
We know that onion juice is not going to please anyone’s palate, but you don’t have to drink it for your hair to reap the benefits. Simply massage onion juice onto the scalp to maintain hair color. Onions contain sulphur, which also helps to nourish hair follicles and increase blood flow to them. The bacteria on the scalp doesn’t stand a chance against onion juice!
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
