Why are essential fatty acids important for healthy hair?

Answer by  Jerich01 (111)

Fatty acids, specifically Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent hair loss and in addition, eating a balance of fatty acids can actually make hair more manageable. Also dry hair may be a result of an overabundance of Omega-6 fatty acids in comparison to Omega 3 fatty acids.

Answer by  mightyspidey (1080)

Fatty acids help hair to remain strong. Some people have problems with hair breaking/thinning easily. Fatty acids keep hair thick and prevent breakage. Vitamin E is also good for this.

Answer by  thattractorguy (2970)

They are great for maintaining great hair because they give it good nutrients. These nutrients prevent your hair from breaking and from having split ends. It also makes hair shiny.

Answer by  melon (250)

The word essential implies their important. They have to be taken with foods. The body can not produce them. The best sources of them are young tender leafy green vegetables like romaine lettuce.