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Grow Hair with Vitamin E

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Written by AstroNutrition 3 February 2010
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Vitamin E is a vitamin and a powerful antioxidant that helps detoxify free radicals. It is a vital nutrient that is used externally and is a fantastic tool to help with hair growth and preventing hair loss.

Vitamin E helps with the growth of capillaries which improves circulation. Capillaries are the smallest of a body's blood vessel and because vitamin E causes capillaries to grow, it also helps with hair growth.

In addition to its benefits to hair growth, the antioxidants and the oils in Vitamin E can help prevent split ends while healing damaged or excessively dry hair. Consider adding a few drops of vitamin E liquid to your shampoo or conditioner to help treat unhealthy hair and leave on for as long as possible.

Vitamin E can also be taken internally and found in goods such as vegetable oils, dark leafy greens, liver, eggs and nuts. The daily recommended dosage is 400 IU a day.

If you're not getting enough vitamin E in your diet, consider adding a vitamin E supplement to ensure optimal health and growth.

 

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Jesse McGreevy (not verified) 28 August 2010

Vitamin E is really an an amazing vitamin. It helps fade dark spots and glows your skin. I'm not sure whether it'll work on stubborn scars but I have used vitamin E liquid on some marks and spot on my face and it really worked. Most cosmetics also comes with vitamin E as the active ingredient of the product.

I think I'll go ahead and add some vitamin E liquids to my shampoo and feel the difference.

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Jessica O'Neal (not verified) 29 December 2010
The benefits of vitamin are often underestimated but it really does have a great impact on hair, nails and skin. The table of averages above is really useful as even those who are aware of vitamin e's benefits might not always know how to get it. I meet a lot of hairdressing professionals who swear by having vit e in their hairdressing supplies kit, and who would argue with the professionals?!

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