Your hair is mostly made up of protein. Proteins are amino acids that account for about 20% of your bodyâs weight in muscles, skin, bones and hair. One of the main functions of protein is to build, strengthen and repair keratin.
Add a niacin supplement. Niacin (taken as niacinamide) is a B complex vitamin that can increase HDL cholesterol levels and lower triglycerides. To increase your HDL cholesterol, you can take a niacinamide supplement of no more than 1200 to 1500 mg per day. Check with your doctor for a specific recommendation.
I have a rule of fives as an approximate guide to raising HDL: 1  If one manages to thin down to ideal body weight that can raise one's HDL by 5. 2  If one is smoking, stop smoking will raise the HDL by another 5. 3  If one starts to exercise regularly, it raises the HDL by 4  5. Medications can raise it by 5  5. 6  1. 2.  Next.