Thin and spare hair? Check your diet

Young woman looking at her hair, close-up

Hair is not a vital organ or tissue so the body doesn’t prioritise its nutrient needs. Because of this hair health generally suffers the most in times of nutrient deficiency. Poor hair health like thinned or falling hair is often used as a marker of poor nutrition.

All your body cells including hair cells need a healthy balance of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to function at their best.