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.
It is best to have a high level of good HDL and a low level of bad LDL. The HDL helps keep your LDL level in check. Ask your doctor for your HDL level. If your HDL is low, increasing your physical activity can increase it, which may help reduce your LDL level.