Amino deficiency is one of the common causes of severe hair loss – what other symptoms can you recognize?
Doctors state that amino acids are the second most important component after water for the body. They are called indispensable because the body cannot produce them on its own – only get them with food. As for hair, it is made up of proteins – in particular, several essential amino acids are required for the production of keratin, the main protein in hair.
Why does hair fall out? If the body is deficient in amino acids and, accordingly, it begins to “save” these substances – including due to the fact that hair growth is transferred to the resting phase. After two or three months, their increased hair loss often occurs.
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Signs of amino acid deficiency.In addition to hair loss, the symptoms of the problem can be as follows.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- Decreased immune function, susceptibility to infections.
- Poor healing of skin damage.
- Lack of energy, weakness.
- Mood disorders.
How to fill the deficiency of amino acids? The best sources are animal products – meat, dairy products, eggs, fish, which contain all nine essential amino acids. Protein fasteners are also good and include quinoa, soy products, nuts and seeds, rice, and legumes. However, plant-based protein sources are usually deficient in one or more amino acids, so these foods must be combined to get what the body needs (e.g. eating rice and beans together).
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