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Eat foods that contain keratin -

There are certain foods that are rich in keratin. Increasing your intake of those foods will naturally increase the levels of keratin in your body.

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Eat foods that contain keratin - Vegetables that contain keratin include kale, broccoli, onions, leeks, and garlic. Other good sources of keratin are liver, fish, yogurt, and low-fat milk.

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Eat a protein-rich diet - Consuming high levels of protein helps your body produce more keratin. A protein-rich diet is a surefire way to keep those keratin levels up.

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The best foods to make up a protein-rich diet are lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and low-fat dairy. Red meat is also good, but in moderation because it is high in fat.

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Eat omega-3 fatty acids -

Omega-3 fatty acids also help your body make keratin. Try to incorporate fatty fish into your meals several times a week, if possible.

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Eat omega-3 fatty acids -

The best fish to go for in terms of omega-3 are salmon, mackerel, herring, trout, sardines, and tuna. Mackerel is to be avoided if you are pregnant, however.

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Increase your vitamin C intake -

Your body also needs vitamin C in order to produce keratin. And, of course, there are certain foods you can eat to boost your vitamin C intake.

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Increase your vitamin C intake -

Foods that are high in vitamin C include citrus fruits and juices, tropical fruits, and leafy greens, such as cabbage, spinach, and turnip greens.

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Each biotin-rich foods -

Biotin also has a role in keratin production and is therefore necessary for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Boosting your biotin intake may directly enhance keratin production.

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Each biotin-rich foods -

Biotin-rich foods include eggs, whole grains, nuts, and vegetables like cauliflower, beans, black eyed peas, soy beans, and mushrooms.

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Consume more cystine -

Cystine is another keratin building block in our bodies. It's a good idea to consume cysteine-rich foods on a regular basis, if possible.

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Consume more cystine - Foods high in cysteine include eggs, beef, pork, seeds, and milk. Bear in mind, of course, that lean and low-fat options are better when it comes to your overall health.

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Use keratin-based hair products -

There are certain hair products that contain keratin. Using these products consistently may build the protein on your hair, improving its look and quality.

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Use keratin-based hair products -

Hair products that contain keratin should be clearly labeled as such, so be sure to look out for these at your local pharmacy or beauty supply store.

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Choose nutritional hair products -

It may be the case that certain nutrients encourage your hair’s keratin production. Looking out for these nutrients in your hair products is also a good bet.

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Choose nutritional hair products -

Nutrients thought to improve keratin production include vitamin E, vitamin B5, iron, zinc, and copper. Again, these nutrients should appear clearly on a product's label.

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Don’t straighten your hair -

It is pretty much common knowledge that using heat on your hair is bad for it, so it should hardly come as a surprise that hair straighteners can damage keratin fibers.

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Don’t straighten your hair -

If you are trying to increase your keratin levels and you need to style your hair, go for a blow dry on a cool setting rather than a full blown straightening iron.

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Don’t bleach your hair -

Again, we all know that bleach is bad for our hair. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that bleach is the enemy of keratin and the cuticles of your hair.

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Don’t bleach your hair -

If you are looking to increase your levels of keratin while coloring your hair, try and go for gentle dyes rather than bleach. These should be considerably less damaging.

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Use sun protection -

Exposure to the sun damages your hair in the same way as bleach; it is essentially the same thing. In order to protect your keratin, you need to keep it out of the sun.

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Use sun protection -

Good ways to protect your hair from the sun include wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and shading yourself under an umbrella.

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Rinse after swimming -

Swimming pools tend to be filled with chlorine, which dries out your hair and damages keratin. If you are a fan of commercial swimming pools, it’s important to be aware of this.

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Rinse after swimming -

That’s not to say you shouldn’t go swimming, just make sure you rinse your hair thoroughly afterwards to ensure the chlorine does not linger.

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Be patient -

When trying to increase the levels of keratin in your body, it is important to be patient. Be aware that you can’t expect results overnight.

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Be patient -

When it comes to eating certain foods to increase keratin, keep in mind that this encourages the production of new keratin. You should see results in your hair after six to 12 months.

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Male-pattern baldness -

It is also worth bearing in mind that while increasing your keratin production will strengthen your hair, it will not affect thinning due to male-pattern baldness.

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Male-pattern baldness -

If you are affected by male-pattern baldness, sadly, increasing your levels of keratin may not produce the overall effect you desire.

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Avoid formaldehyde -

Bear in mind also that products containing keratin may also contain formaldehyde. This compound is thought to be harmful to human health.

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Avoid formaldehyde -

When choosing a keratin product, be sure to check its formaldehyde level. Try to avoid anything higher than 2%.

Sources: (WikiHow) (Healthfully)

See also: Tips for growing your hair out long

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