Vitamin A: All cells need vitamin A for growth. This includes hair, the fastest growing tissue in the human body. (Healthline)
Vitamin C: Your body needs vitamin C to create a protein known as collagen — an essential part of hair structure. Vitamin C also helps your body absorb iron, a mineral necessary for hair growth. (Healthline)
Vitamin D-3: Research also shows that vitamin D may help create new follicles — the tiny pores in the scalp where new hair can grow. (Healthline)
Vitamin E: Similar to vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant that can prevent oxidative stress. (Healthline)
Biotin: Biotin is a B vitamin often recommended for hair health. (Very Well Health)
Magnesium: While iron and zinc help with hair’s shine and luster, magnesium plays a vital role in promoting follicle hair growth, which results in healthy hair growth. Most experts agree that magnesium is nature’s anti-stress mineral, which is a significant component of hair loss. (Sunday Edit)
Pygeum africanum Bark: Pygeum africanum is a natural DHT blocker often used to promote hair growth. (DrFormulas)
Saw Palmetto Berries: An extract of saw palmetto berries may block 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. DHT is the molecule responsible for hair loss. (Healthline)
Bamboo Stem: The natural silica in bamboo is one of the essential nutrients in hair growth. (TopBambooProducts.com)
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane): There’s also some inconclusive research on its effectiveness with hair growth and retention. According to the study, MSM sulfur can form bonds essential to strengthening hair and influencing hair growth. (Healthline)
Hydrolyzed Keratin: Not only can your hair grow more durable, but hydrolyzed keratin protein is moisture binding so you can increase your moisture retention to reduce breakage. (NaturallyCurly.com)
Fo-Ti Powder: Fo-ti might increase the number of hair follicles and stimulate hair growth. (WebMD)
Green Tea Leaf: Not only this but the anti-inflammatory properties of green tea are also helpful in preventing hair loss and promote regeneration of hair. (Medium.com)
Cayenne Pepper: Cayenne pepper has been used for centuries to promote hair growth. (Times of India)