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#7: Bamboo shoots. The richest natural source of silica. Silica reinforces hair shafts, reduces breakage, and improves shine. Also helps absorb calcium and other minerals critical for scalp health.
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#6: Liver (Beef or Chicken). Liver is a nutritional powerhouse:.• Heme iron → restores oxygen to follicles.• Vitamin A → supports scalp sebum & follicle growth.• B12 & folate → boost red blood cell delivery to the scalp. Iron-deficiency anemia is a major cause of chronic.
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#5: Amla (Indian gooseberry). A powerful antioxidant that:.• Reduces follicle damage from free radicals.• Preserves melanocytes (prevents greying).• Boosts collagen, which supports the follicle matrix. Also enhances iron absorption, further supporting hair growth.
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#4: Pumpkin seeds. They’re rich in:.• Cucurbitin → blocks 5-alpha-reductase (lowers DHT).• Zinc → anti-inflammatory and follicle protective.• Phytosterols → support hormone balance. One study showed 40% more hair in men after 24 weeks of pumpkin seed oil.
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#3: Salmon (or Sardines). Loaded with:.• Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) → reduce follicle inflammation.• Vitamin D → regulates follicle cycling.• Protein + selenium → critical for strong, anchored hair. Low omega-3 & D linked to telogen effluvium & scalp inflammation.
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#2: Eggs (Whole). Hair is 95% keratin (a protein). Eggs deliver:.• Biotin → needed for keratin production.• Sulfur → strengthens hair shafts.• Zinc & selenium → protect follicles from oxidative stress. Tip: Eat the yolk. Most biotin and sulfur are in there.
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You've been lied to. Hair loss is a symptom of stress, nutrient loss, and hormonal dysfunction. Here are 6 real foods backed by science that help regrow your hair:. #1: Oysters
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If you're over 30 reading this, you probably have high blood pressure. Hypertension makes you look 10 years older, shrinks your brain, and kills your drive. Here's how to fix it (& not be dependent on lifelong medication): 🧵
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Fix #6: Boost nitric oxide. NO is a molecule that relaxes blood vessels. Low levels lead to constriction and pressure. Best ways to raise it:.– Beetroot juice.– Arugula, spinach, and celery.– Mouth tape at night (support oral NO conversion).– Avoid antiseptic mouthwash
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Fix #5: Sleep & fix apnea. Poor sleep leads to elevated cortisol, impaired glymphatic flow, and sustained BP elevation. – 7.5+ hours/night.– Nasal breathing.– Stable cortisol rhythm. Sleep apnea is present in >50% of people with resistant hypertension; get checked.
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Fix #4: Breathe therapy. Slow, nasal breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Try this:.– 4 seconds in.– 4 seconds hold.– 6–8 seconds out.– Repeat for 5 minutes. Clinically shown to reduce systolic BP by 8–10 points in weeks.
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Fix #3: Walk 30 minutes per day. Walking is blood pressure medicine. Even light walking improves:.– Arterial flexibility.– Resting heart rate.– Sympathetic tone.– Endothelial function.
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Fix #2: Restore electrolyte balance. Most hypertensive patients are low in potassium and magnesium, not just high in sodium. How to fix it:.– Eat 2+ servings of dark leafy greens daily.– Avocados, bananas, salmon, and pumpkin seeds.– Take magnesium glycinate (200–400 mg/day)
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