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 has been shown that lauric acid increases the good HDL cholesterol in the blood to help improve cholesterol ratio levels. Coconut oil lowers cholesterol by promoting its conversion to pregnenolone, a molecule that is a precursor to many of the hormones our bodies need.