Focusing on protein intake

[Hopeful65]

While I always try to eat healthy anyway, lately I have been trying to focus on protein intake. I check labels, eat eggs, meat, nuts... and a protein bar about 4 times a week. Since starting with the protein bars I have seemed to notice my hair growth has picked up the pace a bit. Could this be the reason? I'm not so much about faster growth, but mostly wanting the growth I do have to be at the healthiest it can be. Knowing that it starts from within, I thought protein surly couldn't hurt.
Does anyone else focus on protein? Is it actually helpful?

[dezibela]

I'm interested in the answers, too. I eat a LOT of protein to support my weightlifting, & I've noticed that my shedding has diminished by about 60-70%. I'm not seeing faster growth, though.

[Johannah]

I notice when I focus on eating healthier (which includes eating a lot of protein), my hair grows faster. Not sure if it's the healthy food in general or only the protein, but still. Bunzfan, a member, experimented with protein shakes and her hair definitely grew faster. I think it's just a personal thing, but it's worth trying for sure.

[Bitstuff]

I don't know. Seasonal hair growth patterns are real; hair grows more in the summer for most people. That is a more likely reason. It's not like you're eating keratin.

[dulce]

I focus on protein as carbs don't work well for me[PCOS]..My hair also does better[gets thicker] on a higher protein diet[protein shakes,eggs,cottage cheez ,greek yogurt, fish,lots of vegetables almonds and almond milk,and some berries.Higher carbs for me means more insuline which raises testosterone which affects my hair.Curse you PCOS!

[jacqueline101]

I know when I stepped up my protein intake my hair grew longer. I was eating peanut butter and slim fast. I still do the slim fast but not peanut butter.

[hairpleasegrow]

I was wondering lately if putting natural protein treatments on my hair will help (like eggs or avocado and mayo) ….but this thread got me thinking I haven't been eating a lot of protein lately! Starting from the inside sounds like a much better idea …. :)

[swearnsue]

For me starting my morning with a high protein breakfast helps me feel better in general. If I'm feeling well and happy, my hair is too probably.

[VJG]

Upping protein and fat both help my skin and hair health.

[RapunzelKat]

Well, hair is made up of protein (keratin) which your body constructs from the foods you eat. So, eating a well balanced diet with plenty of protein will support maximum health for your hair. :)

I do my best to focus my diet around protein too, though I primarily do it due to a health condition. Starting from the inside out is always a good idea though! :thumbsup:

ETA: If your diet is low in protein, your hair will likely suffer since the more vital systems will get the nutrients before your hair does.