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5 everyday foods that will prevent hair fall even in your 70s

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Dec 26, 2025, 19:00 IST
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Hairfall prevention starts on your plate

The secret to strong and healthy hair doesn’t rely on your expensive hair products, and it starts with the diet you intake. A nutrient-rich diet will automatically prevent hair loss, promote hair growth, and strengthen your follicles. The key is to be consistent with your diet chart, which will ultimately bless you with long, strong, and luscious locks. Start consuming these 5 everyday foods that will help prevent hair fall even when you’re in your 70s.

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Eggs

Eggs are known for vital nutrients like biotin, vitamins, and proteins. They strengthen your hair follicles, repair the damaged strands, and further moisturise the locks. From reducing breakage to promoting healthier, thicker strands, the protein present in eggs rebuilds the overall hair structure. On the other hand, biotin nourishes the hair follicles, keeping the locks soft, which makes them resilient. Eggs are also rich in amino acids, which are helpful in building strong locks, which further fill the gaps in the hair cuticles and prevent overall hair damage.
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Spinach

Spinach prevents hair fall by supplying important nutrients like vitamins A, C, and folate, which deeply nourish the hair follicles, improve scalp circulation, and boost collagen production. It also combats deficiencies and strengthens strands, reducing shedding and protecting against antioxidant damage. Its iron content fights off issues of anaemia, while vitamin A creates sebum and supports collagen, keeping the locks strong, moisturised, and less prone to breakage. Sweet potatoes
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Sweet potatoes prevent hair fall by providing essential nutrients like beta-carotene, which promotes scalp health, controls sebum production, and provides follicle strength. It is also rich in vitamin C, which aids collagen production, and several other minerals that nourish hair from within. Sweet potatoes also reduce dryness, strengthen strands, and boost hair growth, and at the same time prevent thinning and issues of breakage.
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Curd

You do not need to apply curd every day on your locks and fall sick, but you should surely consume it every day. Curd is rich in protein, which strengthens roots, improves scalp health through lactic acid, and reduces breakage. It controls dandruff and moisturises the locks for smoother, stronger, and softer locks. Its cooling properties and nutrients also create a healthy overall environment, which combats dryness and thinning as well.
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Amla

If we’re talking about hair growth, then nothing is better than amla. It prevents hair fall by nourishing the follicles with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fatty acids and strengthening the roots. It also fights damage, improves scalp circulation, and reduces hormonal hair loss, creating a healthier environment that prevents breakage issues. Its anti-inflammatory properties also soothe the scalp and reduce infections, which is another reason for hair loss.
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