When it comes to fighting hair loss, keeping the hair you already have is easier than replacing it after it falls out. That means doing what you can to keep your follicles strong and resilient. Recent studies have suggested that silica may offer significant benefits to hair health and can play a role in slowing down or stopping hair loss.
You may understandably have no idea what silica is or how you could use it to fight hair loss; it’s not something most folks have incorporated into their health regimens. But that may change as more people learn about its potential upsides.
Helping Deliver More Essential Nutrients To Your Follicles
Silica is shorthand for a trace mineral called silicon dioxide (SiO2) composed of a combination of silicon and oxygen. This compound has been found to facilitate the delivery of essential nutrients to the scalp and hair follicles. In turn, the more efficient provision of these nutrients makes hair less prone to breaking and shedding. One study of women with fine hair concluded that their strands gained significant strength after nine months of taking 10mg of silica each day.
Not only can silica play an important role in hair health, but it can also help improve skin tone and texture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and repair and restore sun-damaged skin by promoting collagen production. Additionally, silica can make for stronger nails as well.
However, many people do not get enough silica as it gets flushed out by the kidneys rather than accumulating in the body. That is why silica supplements and extracts made from bamboo or the horsetail plant are widely available. Incorporating whole grains and leafy greens into your diet can up your silica intake as well.
Schedule an Appointment for a Hair Loss Evaluation Today
While silica may help you strengthen and keep your hair, it may not by itself be able to reverse hair loss or stop it completely in its tracks. At the Miami Hair Institute, our skilled physicians diagnose and treat hair loss cases that can’t be reversed at home. We can help patients suffering from hair loss through advanced hair restoration surgery techniques and alternative non-invasive treatments.
To receive a personalized evaluation and treatment plan, contact us online or call our office directly at 305-925-0222.