DANDRUFF(back to nutrition facts A to Z menu)
What is Dandruff?Dandruff
is a common scalp condition in which dead skin looking like white flakes are
shed. The most common cause of dandruff is seborrhea, which is inflammation of the oil-secreting glands. Deficiencies of B Complex vitamins, essential fatty acids and selenium
can also contribute to dandruff, as can excess sugar and refined carbohydrate
consumption. Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for DandruffFollowing the nutrition advice below can significantly help to alleviate dandruff:  | Eat a large percentage of your diet as raw vegetables and fruit. | | Also eat some almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds every day. | | Every day have a tablespoon of linseeds with two large glasses of water, and 1-2 Brazil nuts. | | Drink at least 1½ litres of water per day. | | Avoid fried foods, dairy products (except sheep or goat yoghurt), sugar, white flour, and chocolate. | | Avoid excess alcohol. | | It may help if you add a little vinegar to the rinsing water after washing your hair. |
Health Supplements The health supplements below can help further in alleviating dandruff. (click on health supplement to go there) |
