New Year - New Challenge

New goals are usually set in January. Doing more sport, reading more and watching less Netflix or the extreme form - completely changing your diet.

At the start of the new year, there is also talk of "Veganuary" - a challenge that runs throughout January. But what exactly is it about? During the first 31 days of the new year, you completely abstain from eating meat, fish, eggs and all animal products. In other words, you eat a vegan diet.

I hope you were able to enjoy your fondue over the Christmas period, because that will come to an end in January - if you decide to take on this challenge, of course.

The topic of vegan nutrition is more polarizing than ever and leads to controversial debates.

On the one hand, there are the major opponents of a vegan diet. Their main argument against veganism is that humans need animal products, especially to build bones and strengthen the immune system. They are also convinced that a vegan diet leads to long-term deficiency symptoms, such as a B12 deficiency, and is generally far too expensive.

Proponents believe that a plant-based diet is much more environmentally friendly. Eating a vegan diet is also good for your own health, as the risk of cancer and diabetes is much lower. They also say that with a varied and balanced vegan diet, no nutritional deficiencies are to be expected.

But Veganuary has one main goal: to eat more consciously again.  

But what does all this have to do with hair?

‍It's simple: the big question is whether a vegan diet can lead to hair loss.
The simple answer: If you go about it the right way, then no!

In order to better understand the process of hair growth, we have outlined a few of the most important facts.

Your hair has the most prolific cells in the body and therefore urgently needs vitamins and other nutrients, such as trace elements and minerals, in order to grow. If there is a deficiency, your hair cycle is unintentionally accelerated, which can lead to hair loss.

Let's take a look at the vitamins that are important for a gorgeous mane of hair: Vitamins A, B, C, D and E are the frontrunners.

We have listed some information on the most important vitamins here so that you don't have to search the internet haphazardly for the right vitamins.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A cares for your hair and also promotes cell formation. And as explained above, your hair cells are extremely prolific!

Vitamin A is also your friend and helper when it comes to stimulating sebum production. The scalp and the hair follicles underneath are protected from drying out.

You can find vitamin A in all foods that contain beta-carotene. Such as carrots, peppers, spinach, broccoli, kale and fennel.

Deficiency symptoms

Signs of a vitamin A deficiency are dry skin, hair and nails. Difficulty seeing or even inflammation of the cornea are also symptoms.

Vitamin B

The B vitamins, including biotin, folic acid, B5 and B12, are responsible for better hair growth.

The vitamins of the B group are considered particularly important as they promote cell renewal and thus stimulate hair growth. They also protect and strengthen the hair by regulating sebum production and preventing inflammation of the scalp.

Biotin is particularly noteworthy. Your body needs biotin to produce keratin, which is what your hair is mainly made of.

Deficiency symptoms

Signs of a biotin deficiency include brittle hair, blemished skin, brittle nails, tiredness, nausea, a weakened immune system or aching muscles.

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Vitamin C and collagen

Thanks to the C vitamin, your scalp is not only strengthened, but your blood circulation is also boosted. The super vitamin keeps your blood vessels healthy and ensures that the blood can transport nutrients to your hair cells unhindered. It is one of the most important antioxidants, as it protects the cells from toxic metabolic products and inflammation.

But that's not all! Vitamin C also contains collagen. A protein that not only tightens your skin, but also keeps it elastic at the same time. This in turn benefits your hair follicles as it strengthens the connective tissue and enables them to anchor themselves better in the scalp.

You can find vitamin C in all citrus fruits, broccoli, sea buckthorn, currants, peppers and leafy vegetables. Collagen, on the other hand, is found in tomatoes, apricots, mangoes, strawberries and linseed oil.

Deficiency symptoms

Deficiency symptoms become noticeable through an increased susceptibility to infections.

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So what can you conclude from this?

As you can see, you can find all the important vitamins for your hair in vegetables, nuts and fruit. You just need to eat a balanced diet everywhere to support your hair with a vegan lifestyle. Often, vegans with a health-conscious diet are even closer to the reference values for protein, carbohydrate and fat intake than people who eat animal products. The same applies to the intake of fiber, vitamins and micronutrients.

So if you want to take on the challenge in January, you don't have to worry about any strands of hair falling out. Quite the opposite - you may even notice positive changes in your hair.

So as long as you feel good, nothing stands in the way of your Veganuary Challenge!

And for an additional boost to your vitamin balance, we have the right product for you: our vegan HAARKLINIK Hair Vitamin Complex contains all the important vitamins and minerals for healthy and radiant hair growth!

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