Losing your hair? You could be deficient in this mineral

You may have started by seeing more hair than usual in the shower drain or on your hairbrush. Then, quicker than you think, you see it in the mirror. There are many reasons for hair loss, but one of them is a simple nutritional deficiency. You may be suffering from an iron deficiency. If so, the good news is that you can fix it.

The Link Between Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss

Why does iron deficiency cause hair loss? The answer is ferritin. Ferritin is a protein that the body makes to store iron and is present in hair follicles. When the body starts to run low on iron, it first raids the iron stores in the hair follicles, in order to spare other parts of the body.

Sorry to tell you, but if you’re iron deficient, hair loss is only the beginning of your problems. Iron helps the body make red blood cells. All organs need a good amount of red blood cells to function efficiently, as they bring oxygen to where it’s needed. Everyone is different, but if you also feel dizzy or tired, are short of breath, experience frequent headaches, have brittle nails, or difficulty concentrating, there’s a good chance that iron deficiency is to blame.

If you recognize any of these signs, or if you have more hair in your hairbrush and less hair on your head, it’s important to have your iron and ferritin levels tested. If your levels are indeed low, you can try to incorporate more iron-rich foods into your diet (such as liver, lentils, shellfish, pumpkin seeds, tofu, and spinach). However, it’s difficult to increase iron levels through diet alone, so it’s also recommended to take an iron supplement.

Ferritin+™: Gentle and Effective Iron

But you shouldn’t just take any iron supplement. Iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb. Even worse, it can cause stomach upset or constipation. That’s no fun. But taking iron doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.

Flora’s Ferritin+™ is a plant-based ferritin iron supplement made from organic peas. It has a natural protein coating that allows the iron to be released into the digestive tract slowly and gently, so you can absorb it without the risk of digestive upset.

Clinical research has shown that plant-based ferritin iron increases and maintains healthy iron levels, both in the blood and in the body’s ferritin stores. Only one capsule per day is needed.

It can sometimes take several months to reverse hair loss. If you don’t see results after three months, ask your doctor to retest your ferritin levels. Once they return to normal, you may find your luscious hair again.