10 Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms
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7. Hair Loss
Recent studies show that increasing vitamin E intake could improve hair growth. People who suffer from hair loss reportedly have low antioxidant levels in the scalp region.7Beoy, Lim Ai, et al. ‘Effects of Tocotrienol Supplementation on Hair Growth in Human Volunteers.’ Tropical Life Sciences Research, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, Dec. 2010, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819075/.
Hair loss is linked to oxidative stress. While vitamin E is not solely responsible for hair loss, its antioxidant properties can support hair growth and healthy scalp functioning. Individuals suffering from hair thinning should consider upping their intake of vitamin E but should consult a physician for the correct dosage.
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