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.
olive oil is high in unsaturated fats and can help you elevate your hdl replace butter and fried foods with foods cooked lightly in a heart healthy olive oil and switch to an oil based vinaigrette for your salads