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How Amino Acids Prevent Hair Loss

By January 27th, 2021No Comments
How Amino Acids Prevent Hair Loss

Whether you are a seasoned natural veteran or a newbie who just had
her big chop, chances are you have come across an abundance of
information regarding all of the important factors that make for a
healthy natural hair journey.

Read On!>>>

Has ‘amino acids’ come across on your screen once or twice?
You know you should pay attention to these nutrients, but not quite
sure why. Well, here’s the breakdown on why they are important to your
overall health and hair regimen.

Amino acids are completely natural micronutrients, which have
significant benefits such as supporting hair growth. They are your
body’s protein building blocks.

According to the doctors at AminoAcidStudies.org,
“Amino acids are completely natural micronutrients, which have very
significant benefits such as supporting hair growth, maintaining
cartilage in joints (treating arthritis), improving circulation,
immunity, and others…”

Your skin needs them

Studies have shown that amino acids through supplements and topical
beauty products can lead to an even complexion, improve the
appearance–wrinkles, fine lines, sun spots, stretch marks, and more.

There are 4 major amino acids for skin care:

  1. Proline
  2. Glycine
  3. Leucine
  4. Lysine

Together, they work together to provide antioxidant powers to
strengthen the skin and also act as an exfoliant to boost moisture
retention on the newer layer of skin underneath your Epidermis (the
outer layer). Your
other layers Subcutaneous, and Dermis equally benefit from amino acids
for protecting them from potentially harmful environmental factors.
Because of this, amino acids are used in various anti-aging products. Love to Know
says they might trump the popular ‘alpha hydroxy system’ in
effectiveness when it comes to smoothing skin and improving an even
tone. Right now, there are 2 trending amino acid treatments: AFA (Acid
Filaggrin Antioxidants) and Amino Genesis. 

The skin conditions that see improvement from products with high amino acid content:

  • Rosacea
  • Psoriasis
  • Chronic Dermatitis

Your body needs them

Amino acids can be incorporated into your diet to reap the benefits
of them, as well. Leafy greens, fish, nuts, beans, and soy are all rich
in the above amino acids, which have been proven to improve your immune
system, ease the pain of those with Fibromyalgia, and even your body’s
natural sleep pattern. According to a study by University of Arizona’s biochemistry department, your body produces 10 out of 20 amino acids. The other 10 must be supplied by food.

We produce these 10 amino acids:

  1. Alanine
  2. Asparagine
  3. Aspartic acid
  4. Cysteine
  5. Glutamic acid
  6. Glutamine
  7. Glycine
  8. Proline
  9. Serine
  10. Tyrosine

We need food for these amino acids:

  1. Arginine
  2. Histidine
  3. Isoleucine
  4. Leucine
  5. Lysine
  6. Methionine
  7. Phenylalanine
  8. Threonine
  9. Tryptophan
  10. Valine

Your hair needs them

Amino acids are your building blocks of protein. The 3 layers of your
skin, cuticle, cortex, and medulla, need amino acids for a number of
things. L-lysine positively affects the synthesis of collagen in hair,
which improves elasticity–this means bouncier curls for you. It also
reduces daily hair loss and thinning–specifically, androgenic alopecia.

The following dietary and supplemental amino acid treatment serums can be found in your local natural grocery store:

Do you include amino acids in your healthy hair care regimen? 

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