In this blog I am going to tell you why zinc for hair loss is very important, and also copper as well.

There are very many products in the market which help in the growth of hair for both men and women. Some of these products work while others don’t. It is important to note that despite all the products you use, what is in your diet is crucial. Including zinc and copper in your meals is essential in dealing with hair loss because they are considered as the best minerals for hair growth. A deficiency of zinc and copper causes hair thinning, alopecia or baldness while taking an excess of both also disrupts the absorption of other minerals such as magnesium and iron which leads to the production of progesterone. High levels of progesterone together with hormonal imbalances lead also to hair thinning and eventual hair loss.

Zinc and copper are trace elements in the body but very vital minerals for the growth of healthy hair. When taken in sufficient amounts they supply the head with hair nutrients such as biotin, iron, and Vitamin C. Both zinc and copper have different properties, i.e. copper has protein peptides which help the healing of any wounds in the scalp, thus promoting the growth of hair by enlarging the hair follicles and reducing the resting phase of hair growth. Zinc has antioxidant properties which prevent the hair from graying and strengthens the immune system.

When zinc is insufficient in the body, it leads to deterioration of the hair protein structure that makes up the hair follicle, which weakens the hair follicles and in turn causes the hair to shed. Zinc plays a crucial role in DNA and RNA production, which is required for the normal division of hair follicles cells, hence leading to an improved stage of healthy hair growth cycle.

It also keeps the hormonal level balanced, which is one of the reasons why it is best for preventing and treating hair loss. Zinc inhibits the DHT hormone that causes alopecia.

Sufficient amount of zinc leads to the production of sebum which is the natural oil secreted by the scalp and helps in maintaining the strength of hair follicles.

The healing property in copper peptides promotes a rapid hair growth in people who have had hair transplants and reduces the appearances of scars. When applied daily on the scalp, it hastens the hair and scalp treatment, especially if they were damaged through chemical or thermal treatments which cause hair thinning over time.

Copper peptides also aid in melanin pigment production, which helps in reversing and preventing the graying of hair and improves them by rebuilding the capillaries around the follicles which improve the nutrient flow from the blood.

Therefore, it is important to take the correct amount of copper and zinc so that the hormones remain balanced and they are also very important for the growth of the hair follicles. When you don’t take sufficient amounts of hair vitamins then there will be no creation of new blood vessels which in turn causes damage to the scalp and inhibits hair growth.