Onion Helps Boost Hair Growth!!

Yes, it’s true the humble everyday vegetable,
onion , really helps boost hair health. Onion juice
has been used in ancient medicine as a natural
remedy of thinning, falling and graying of hair.
Latest research into this wonder veggie has
thrown multiple possibilities into its importance in
hair care. Most of it has to do with its anti
bacterial, anti fungal and anti parasitic properties
that keep the scalp clean of dandruff and hair
roots unclogged. Genetic sensitivity to
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a major cause for
genetic male pattern baldness. Onions has proved
to provide the hair follicles with nourishment that
has been blocked by DHT sensitivity or due to lack
of nutrients from an unhealthy diet.
Sulphur ( also called the “beauty mineral”) which
is present in every cell of the human body
especially the skin, nails and hair, is another
important nutrient in onions that decreases
inflammation, reinvigorates and regenerates hair
follicles growth.
Greying and thinning of hair is also caused by
oxidative stress through a buildup of hydrogen
peroxide and a decrease in the natural
antioxidant, catalase. Onion juice, when applied to
the scalp increases catalase levels on the skins
surface, reducing the buildup of hydrogen
peroxide and boosting hair health.
Few research results found that just after four
weeks of using onion juice, 74% of individuals
with alopecia areata (extreme medical case where
the immune system forces hair fall) experienced
significant hair regrowth. Within six weeks of using
onion juice, 84% of the individuals were reported
to have hair regrowth.
This simple household remedy is a boon especially
for those undergoing hair loss as a result of
hormonal changes or the aging process. While
further studies are necessary to reach a full
conclusion, this is a great start for the fight
against hair loss.