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tuna? fish oil for hair/skin.. help!?

meee - 2007-12-25 13:13:38 - Hair

i eat tuna almost everyday ( i knw its got mercury but still) i need to know weather tuna makes your hair grow faster..? do i need to take fish oil even if i eat tuna everyday? or should i eat the fish oil capsules and tuna everyday? Please help! i need to grow my hair longer and what biotin?

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Vitamin H - biotin - is required for Vitamin H is used in cell growth, the production of fatty acids, metabolism of fats, and proteins. It plays a role in the Kreb cycle, which is the process in which energy is released from food. Biotin is also indicated for healthy hair and skin, healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue, and bone marrow, and assisting with muscle pain. Vitamin H not only assists in various metabolic chemical conversions, but also helps with the transfer of carbon dioxide. Biotin is also helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. Deficiency of biotin - vitamin H Although a shortage of Biotin is very rare, it can happen and may result in dry scaly skin, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, mental depression as well as tongue inflammation and high cholesterol. Dosage The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind. Adults 300 microgram (0.3 mg) per day and pregnant and lactating women 300 microgram (0.3 mg) per day. Toxicity and symptoms of high intake No known toxic levels are known, as excesses are easily lost in the urine and feces. No known side effects are known. Best used with Biotin should be taken with the B-group vitamins, but Vitamin C, Vitamin B 5 (pantothenic acid), Vitamin B12 and sulfur are good companions to it. A tricologist will sometimes add biotin to the diet of a patient suffering from alopecia, to help with severe hair loss, but it must be in the right quantities to satisfy the inter-dependence of other nutrients - such as found in our Hair, Skin and Nail supplement When more biotin may be required Bodybuilders and athletes consuming raw eggs should be careful of not running into a biotin shortage, since raw eggs contain avidin, which binds with the biotin, making it impossible to be absorbed by the body. Long term users of antibiotics may also have to look at their biotin levels. Enemy of element Biotin is not easily destroyed Other interesting points It seems that biotin may affect hair color, together with PABA, folic acid and pantothenic acid. Some research had varying results with biotin supplements in returning hair to it original color. This has proved only successful to a limited degree and only when natural vitamins were used, as the synthetic vitamins did not influence the results very much. Food sources Biotin is present in cheese, beef liver, cauliflower, eggs, mushrooms, chicken breasts, salmon, spinach, brewer's yeast, nuts and can be manufactured in the body should a small shortfall occur. Is fish really a wonder food — or can its healthful benefits come from a pill? By Kevin Davis Pity the health-conscious carnivore. In recent years, frequent beef consumption has been associated in some studies with an increased risk of heart disease, obesity and some cancers. Fowl has been implicated in well-publicized cases of Salmonella and other types of food poisoning. Yet through it all, the reputation of fish as a delicious and nutritious food source has stayed swimmingly well. In fact, some might consider fish to be the real treasure from Davy Jones' locker - with numerous studies finding that eating fish can reduce the risk of heart disease and recommending it replace other animal food sources as part of a heart-smart eating plan. But the reported health benefits don't end there: Other studies have suggested that the omega-3 fatty acids found in all fish - but in highest concentrations in salmon, mackerel and other cold-water varieties - may help relieve rheumatoid arthritis, lower blood pressure and even protect against some cancers. Just a few months ago, Australian researchers reported that eating fish can help you lose weight, and another 1999 study suggested that fish oil can be effective in treating depression. Granted, fish is a great replacement for a diet rich in beef, pork and other higher-fat animal sources. Most types of fish are rich in protein, lower in saturated fat or cholesterol and are more likely to contain "heart-healthy" fats - including the much-ballyhooed omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to hinder the formation of blood clots that can cause heart attacks and stroke and reduce triglyceride levels, another risk factor of coronary disease. But the question remains: Is it the fish itself, or the omega-3 fatty acids - commonly known as "fish oil" and available in over-the-counter supplements available at supermarkets, pharmacies, health food stores and elsewhere where vitamins are sold? And exactly how much is needed to lower your disease risk? For instance, a recent and well-publicized study of 11,000 heart attack survivors found that those who took a daily 1,000-milligram fish oil supplement each day - the amount found in a 3 1/3-ounce serving of broiled salmon - had approximately half the risk of dying of heart disease in the next three years compared with those who didn't consume the fish oil. Still, experts are reluctant to recommend taking fish oil capsules instead of eating fish. "There may be another component of fish (other than omega-3 fatty acids) that is giving these benefits," says Martha Daviglus, M.D., assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University School of Medicine, who has studied the health properties of fish and omega-3 fatty acids. "No study has examined the long-term effects of fish oil capsules." In her own study, Dr. Daviglus and colleagues found that men who ate about two 3-ounce servings of omega-3-rich fish per week had a lower risk of dying of a heart attack than men who did not eat fish. Her study, like most others, didn't compare the benefits of eating fish versus taking fish oil capsules. "The evidence is inconsistent to some extent," says Alberto Ascherio, M.D., an associate professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard University. "The bottom line is that there is fairly good evidence that a small amount of fish - one or two servings per week - is likely to lower the risk of fatal coronary heart disease. Whether or not consumption of larger amounts of fish or fish oil supplements will provide further benefits remains uncertain." Omega-3 fatty acids, whatever their source, seem to offer benefits beyond reducing heart disease risk. Among some recent findings: Weight loss. Australian researchers found in 1999 that eating tuna, salmon or other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids once a day as part of a weight loss plan helped people lose weight. Mental illness and depression. A study published in the May 1999 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry reported that patients with bipolar disorder - known also as manic-depression - who took fish oil capsules regularly displayed fewer symptoms compared with another group taking capsules with olive oil. Researchers believe the omega-3 fatty acids help stabilize mood and can inhibit certain brain signal activity in ways similar to drugs used to treat the disorder. Meanwhile, another study has linked major depression with lower intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to contain components crucial to communication among brain cells. Crohn's disease. Several studies show that taking fish oil capsules appears to reduce symptoms and aid in the remission of this often painful inflammation of the bowel that can also cause diarrhea and weight loss. Fish oil appears to also prevent relapse of the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis. In the past 10 years, several studies have suggested that fish oil - both supplements and in fish - can help reduce or control inflammation of the joints. Studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids have helped patients reduce their need for anti-inflammatory drugs. Cancer. Several studies during the past five years have found that people who consume a lot of omega-3 fatty acids seem to have a decreased risk of some types of common cancers - notably breast, colon and possibly prostate. Research in this area is still relatively new, and clinical trials are necessary to determine whether there is a direct link or if other factors may be involved. Blood pressure. A 1998 study showed that combining a daily meal that includes fish with a weight reduction plan lowered the blood pressure and heart rate for overweight people suffering from high blood pressure more than those who did not eat fish as part of the plan.

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Dont eat too much tuna! Fish oil is good for you itself but not in those fast amounts. Your hair will grow fast on its own when you treat it right. Regular hair cut, hot oil hair treatment, air dry in stead of using a blow dryer, drink lots of water. Biotin supplements are often recommended as a natural product to counteract the problem of hair loss in both children and adults. There are, however, no studies that show any benefit in any case where the subject is not actually biotin deficient. Some shampoos are available that contain biotin, but it is doubtful whether they would have any useful effect, as biotin is not absorbed well through the skin.

While the omega-3 fatty acids in tuna and other oily fish are required for good skin and hair health, they won't do much for your hair's length as that's more a factor of your genes than nutrition. And, eating tuna daily is unwise due the mercury content, so please cut back to once a week. You can get omega-3's in fish or flaxseed oil capsules if you want more. Also, be sure you are consuming at least the RDA of both beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E as those are good for skin and hair health.

i wanted the same thing and you dont necessarily have to eat tuna every day. try omega 3 fatty acid vitamins. they work just as well :D

Vitamin H - biotin - is required for Vitamin H is used in cell growth, the production of fatty acids, metabolism of fats, and proteins. It plays a role in the Kreb cycle, which is the process in which energy is released from food. Biotin is also indicated for healthy hair and skin, healthy sweat glands, nerve tissue, and bone marrow, and assisting with muscle pain. Vitamin H not only assists in various metabolic chemical conversions, but also helps with the transfer of carbon dioxide. Biotin is also helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. Deficiency of biotin - vitamin H Although a shortage of Biotin is very rare, it can happen and may result in dry scaly skin, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, mental depression as well as tongue inflammation and high cholesterol. Dosage The dosage underneath is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), but be aware that this dosage is the minimum that you require per day, to ward off serious deficiency of this particular nutrient. In the therapeutic use of this nutrient, the dosage is usually increased considerably, but the toxicity level must be kept in mind. Adults 300 microgram (0.3 mg) per day and pregnant and lactating women 300 microgram (0.3 mg) per day. Toxicity and symptoms of high intake No known toxic levels are known, as excesses are easily lost in the urine and feces. No known side effects are known. Best used with Biotin should be taken with the B-group vitamins, but Vitamin C, Vitamin B 5 (pantothenic acid), Vitamin B12 and sulfur are good companions to it. A tricologist will sometimes add biotin to the diet of a patient suffering from alopecia, to help with severe hair loss, but it must be in the right quantities to satisfy the inter-dependence of other nutrients - such as found in our Hair, Skin and Nail supplement When more biotin may be required Bodybuilders and athletes consuming raw eggs should be careful of not running into a biotin shortage, since raw eggs contain avidin, which binds with the biotin, making it impossible to be absorbed by the body. Long term users of antibiotics may also have to look at their biotin levels. Enemy of element Biotin is not easily destroyed Other interesting points It seems that biotin may affect hair color, together with PABA, folic acid and pantothenic acid. Some research had varying results with biotin supplements in returning hair to it original color. This has proved only successful to a limited degree and only when natural vitamins were used, as the synthetic vitamins did not influence the results very much. Food sources Biotin is present in cheese, beef liver, cauliflower, eggs, mushrooms, chicken breasts, salmon, spinach, brewer's yeast, nuts and can be manufactured in the body should a small shortfall occur. Is fish really a wonder food — or can its healthful benefits come from a pill? By Kevin Davis Pity the health-conscious carnivore. In recent years, frequent beef consumption has been associated in some studies with an increased risk of heart disease, obesity and some cancers. Fowl has been implicated in well-publicized cases of Salmonella and other types of food poisoning. Yet through it all, the reputation of fish as a delicious and nutritious food source has stayed swimmingly well. In fact, some might consider fish to be the real treasure from Davy Jones' locker - with numerous studies finding that eating fish can reduce the risk of heart disease and recommending it replace other animal food sources as part of a heart-smart eating plan. But the reported health benefits don't end there: Other studies have suggested that the omega-3 fatty acids found in all fish - but in highest concentrations in salmon, mackerel and other cold-water varieties - may help relieve rheumatoid arthritis, lower blood pressure and even protect against some cancers. Just a few months ago, Australian researchers reported that eating fish can help you lose weight, and another 1999 study suggested that fish oil can be effective in treating depression. Granted, fish is a great replacement for a diet rich in beef, pork and other higher-fat animal sources. Most types of fish are rich in protein, lower in saturated fat or cholesterol and are more likely to contain "heart-healthy" fats - including the much-ballyhooed omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to hinder the formation of blood clots that can cause heart attacks and stroke and reduce triglyceride levels, another risk factor of coronary disease. But the question remains: Is it the fish itself, or the omega-3 fatty acids - commonly known as "fish oil" and available in over-the-counter supplements available at supermarkets, pharmacies, health food stores and elsewhere where vitamins are sold? And exactly how much is needed to lower your disease risk? For instance, a recent and well-publicized study of 11,000 heart attack survivors found that those who took a daily 1,000-milligram fish oil supplement each day - the amount found in a 3 1/3-ounce serving of broiled salmon - had approximately half the risk of dying of heart disease in the next three years compared with those who didn't consume the fish oil. Still, experts are reluctant to recommend taking fish oil capsules instead of eating fish. "There may be another component of fish (other than omega-3 fatty acids) that is giving these benefits," says Martha Daviglus, M.D., assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University School of Medicine, who has studied the health properties of fish and omega-3 fatty acids. "No study has examined the long-term effects of fish oil capsules." In her own study, Dr. Daviglus and colleagues found that men who ate about two 3-ounce servings of omega-3-rich fish per week had a lower risk of dying of a heart attack than men who did not eat fish. Her study, like most others, didn't compare the benefits of eating fish versus taking fish oil capsules. "The evidence is inconsistent to some extent," says Alberto Ascherio, M.D., an associate professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard University. "The bottom line is that there is fairly good evidence that a small amount of fish - one or two servings per week - is likely to lower the risk of fatal coronary heart disease. Whether or not consumption of larger amounts of fish or fish oil supplements will provide further benefits remains uncertain." Omega-3 fatty acids, whatever their source, seem to offer benefits beyond reducing heart disease risk. Among some recent findings: Weight loss. Australian researchers found in 1999 that eating tuna, salmon or other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids once a day as part of a weight loss plan helped people lose weight. Mental illness and depression. A study published in the May 1999 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry reported that patients with bipolar disorder - known also as manic-depression - who took fish oil capsules regularly displayed fewer symptoms compared with another group taking capsules with olive oil. Researchers believe the omega-3 fatty acids help stabilize mood and can inhibit certain brain signal activity in ways similar to drugs used to treat the disorder. Meanwhile, another study has linked major depression with lower intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to contain components crucial to communication among brain cells. Crohn's disease. Several studies show that taking fish oil capsules appears to reduce symptoms and aid in the remission of this often painful inflammation of the bowel that can also cause diarrhea and weight loss. Fish oil appears to also prevent relapse of the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis. In the past 10 years, several studies have suggested that fish oil - both supplements and in fish - can help reduce or control inflammation of the joints. Studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids have helped patients reduce their need for anti-inflammatory drugs. Cancer. Several studies during the past five years have found that people who consume a lot of omega-3 fatty acids seem to have a decreased risk of some types of common cancers - notably breast, colon and possibly prostate. Research in this area is still relatively new, and clinical trials are necessary to determine whether there is a direct link or if other factors may be involved. Blood pressure. A 1998 study showed that combining a daily meal that includes fish with a weight reduction plan lowered the blood pressure and heart rate for overweight people suffering from high blood pressure more than those who did not eat fish as part of the plan.

Biotin works so does prenatal vitamins because of the folic acid and iron. I would also recommend retaining what you ave, dont let it break off in your brush.Instantly repairs your hair, increase tensile strength=staying power=retaining what you have, so no flyaways in tub or brush=longer hair in a month. I hope that makes sense. go to www.biolstreflorida.com to get the stuff that keeps your hair from breaking off. My girlfriend was getting married and started using it 2 months before and her hair was at least 2 inches longer from her bridal shower. It stops it from breaking now all of us bridesmaids use it.