By Neha Yadav
Published Jul 19, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 keratin-packed foods to bid adieu to hair fall woes

Keratin is a natural structural protein that promotes your overall hair health. Consuming a nutritious diet rich in Keratin can help promote hair growth and prevent damage.

Here are some foods that you can include in your diet for boosting keratin production for hair growth.

Onions

Onions are rich in N-acetylcysteine, an antioxidant that forms L-cysteine, a component of keratin, and boosts hair growth.

Eggs

Eggs are ideal sources of biotin that help stimulate the production of keratin and promote hair growth. 

Salmon

Salmon is an excellent source of protein and biotin that help increase keratin levels. Also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, this fish is excellent for preventing hair loss and getting voluminous hair.

Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are full of provitamin A carotenoids like beta carotene that are converted into vitamin A and keratin. This food is excellent to promote hair growth.

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are rich in biotin that increase the production of keratin and promote overall hair health.