Copious hair loss: what foods to eat?

I have copious hair loss , especially in summer, so much that I have a thinning. I take care given by the hairdresser with anti-hair loss lotions and supplements in capsules … in the winter the fall is considerably reduced and I have a gradual but not very satisfying thickening. I would like some advice, how to supplement my diet with the most suitable minerals for my problem that often repeats … my thyroid is fine and I follow the blood group diet . I thank

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Good morning. We should understand the reason for the thinning ( dandruff ?, Stress ?) And the general psychophysical situation. . Why does he lose more in the summer? However, in the case of oily skin and hair , with a lot of sebum or dandruff, it is necessary to review the diet, limiting or eliminating dairy products. A mineral that is very useful for strengthening hair, and not only that, is Silicon . It is present in Millet, Garlic, Onion .. It can be taken in the form of: supplement (trace element Silicon 1 ampoule of 2 ml per day for some periods); Equisetum herbal tea 80% and nettle leaves 20%; No contraindications. The same herbal tea in the form of a pack is applied (filtered) on the scalp and hairafter shampooing, it is left to absorb for at least 10 minutes. Rinse lightly with water only. Very effective, it immediately makes the hair stronger and more resistant.

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Good morning it is difficult to make an anamnesis with the little information he writes. The factors that create thinning are different, they can be of endocrine origin, linked to an inadequate diet, from stress but not only. Hair and hair are our manifestation of life energy. Can you tell me if you have slow and tiring digestion that exceeds 4 hours and / or post-meal bloating? If you have swelling in your legs from slowed lymphatic circulation? If you are in menopause and which area is most affected by the problem? Regardless of hereditary or hormonal factors, hair, like nails, is very affected by the quality of the diet, which must favor foods with a high content of polyphenols or catechins, precious oxidants essential for the defense of the body. Whole grains containing the vitamins of group B eg. millet, brown rice. Temphe rich vit B12. Foods rich in zinc: in fish, red meat, cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds, such as sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. High percentages of zinc are contained in oysters, yeast, milk, mushrooms, cocoa, nuts, egg yolk. Fruits, vegetables and grains contain phytates and fiber which reduce their absorption. Foods rich in silicon (algae), oats, bamboo, garlic, onion, shallot, cauliflower, strawberry, fresh peas, apples. Give preference to beef and chicken, shellfish, foods that contain taurine, an important amino acid that protects the hair bulb. Integrate in the diet fresh organic fruits and vegetables, green tea, red wine produced from organic grapes, Cold-pressed organic extra virgin olive oil: all foods rich in polyphenols. Avoid for at least 6 months: cured meats, sausages, preserved meat, bran, sugar, refined flours, black tea, liqueurs, coffee blends.