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Anti-dandruff Foods - Slideshow

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What is dandruff?

Dandruff is frequently seen as a persistent skin condition in which the scalp produces and sheds new cells at an unusually fast rate, which results in excessive falling of white, flaky and dry skin (old skin cells) from the scalp

Other symptoms may include:
An itching scalp
Irritation and redness on the scalp
Inflammation of the scalp.

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What are the causes of dandruff?

Dandruff can occur due to various reasons:

Dry and dehydrated skin
Stress
Hair styling tools
Irregular shampooing
Skin conditions - psoriasis and eczema
Due to a yeast like fungus called Malassezia growing on the scalp of adults
Overgrowth of a tiny fungus called
P. ovale, which lives on our scalp
Poor digestion
Poor nutrition can be a contributing factor to the development of dandruff.

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Ginger

Ginger is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Since ancient times, it has been used to help in the digestion of dietary fats and protein, and to ease the digestive tract. These effects may prove mainly beneficial to those, whose dandruff is caused by improper digestion. Also, ginger may help combat dandruff due to its strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

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Garlic

Garlic since early times, has been shown to have health promoting properties in disease conditions like cardiovascular events and cancer. It is also considered to be an excellent natural treatment for dandruff as it is a highly concentrated source of Allicin (a bioactive compound also found in other members of the Allium family like onions and scallops). Allicin has the fighting properties against fungus and candida yeast, believed to play a role in the development of dandruff.

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Chickpeas

Chickpeas, part of the legume family, with its long list of nutrients have various health benefits in weight loss (high in dietary fiber), maintaining blood glucose levels (low in glycemic index), for a healthy heart etc. They are considered to be a great food for hair health as they contain two of the key nutrients required for fighting dandruff - vitamin B6 and zinc.

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Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds are one of the best foods to add to the daily diet for dandruff control. These seeds are full of nutrients that contribute to healthy, dandruff-free hair. They are a rich source of zinc, which helps in controlling sebum production, vitamin B6 which is important for proper absorption of zinc. Vitamin B6, along with other B complex vitamins (also found abundantly in sunflower seeds), plays a vital role in metabolic processes. Inefficient metabolism is also believed to be one of the underlying causes of dandruff.

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Papaya

Papaya is a wonderful fruit, which helps in weight loss, good for diabetics, reduces cholesterol, boosts immunity, protects against arthritis and cancer and is good for eyes. It is a great 'health booster' when included in daily diet. Papaya also contains a digestive enzyme called papain together with fiber which helps in improving the digestive health. This food is great for people whose dandruff is associated with poor digestion.

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Salmon

Salmon has been known to have beneficial effects in promoting cardiovascular health, in the treatment of osteoarthritis, building children's brains, in preventing macular degeneration. It is a sustainable source of Omega 3 fatty acids, essential to keep the skin hydrated and vitamin B 6, which helps in reducing scalp dryness and promotes zinc absorption, thus aiding in dandruff control.

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  1. What is dandruff?
  2. What are the causes of dandruff?
  3. Ginger
  4. Garlic
  5. Chickpeas
  6. Sunflower Seeds
  7. Papaya
  8. Salmon

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