Hair nutrition

Blood vessels are responsible for supplying the hair bulb with vital elements such as amino acids and vitamins. If the supply of these substances is decreased or interrupted, the hair bulb ceases to function, the life of the hair is shortened and it falls out prematurely. The consequence of this is increased hair loss. Hair loss is termed pathological when 100 or more hairs are lost daily.

The main component of hair is keratin. This substance consists of a group of proteins or peptide chains which are characterized by a large number of amino acids containing sulphur. These amino acids give the hair its mechanical properties (resistance, elasticity). The quality of the keratin, together with a sufficient amount of amino acids containing sulphur, are important factors for hair vitality.

In addition to keratin, there are other components which are important for healthy hair. These include calcium and silicon as well as metabolic regulators, i.e. vitamins B1, B2, B6, pantothenol and biotin, para-amonobenzoic acid (vitamin H), vitamin E (an anti-oxidant which is essential for cell respiration) and a special formulation of the minerals zinc, copper and iron.