Does the food you eat affect your beard growth?

You must’ve been spending a lot of time and money on beard grooming products and styling tools if you're attempting to grow the healthiest, fullest beard possible. The beard products you use every day most definitely improve the look and feel of your beard but did you know that you can eat your way to a naturally grown, healthier and fuller beard? Yes, you read that right.

You've heard the saying ‘you are what you eat’, right? Well, it stands true for your beard as well. Many factors affect beard growth in men, such as male hormones (testosterone and DHT) and genetics. You can’t change your genetics, but you certainly can change your eating habits to grow a healthier mane. Trust us, and your beard will thank you.

After more than 100 research studies, we discovered that eating the below-mentioned foods can boost beard growth:

1. Eggs

If you’re a fan of eggs, you’re in luck. While you satisfy your tongue and body, you’re also ensuring your beard gets a hefty dose of nutrition, making each strand grow healthier. Did you know that all hair comprises a fibrous protein called keratin? And that is why you see keratin in most shampoos and beard oils. Eggs have a very high level of protein and biotin essential for hair growth, and Biotin can help your body grow thicker and healthier hair naturally all over the body.

2. Oranges

As most of us know, oranges are rich in vitamin C, which improves hair growth by producing loads of antioxidants. Antioxidants then kick free radicals’ ass out of your body. As badass as the name sounds, free radicals can cause damage to skin cells and hair follicles, preventing your hair from growing.

3. Red Meat

We all know red meat is simply irresistible when it comes in the form of a hot, juicy steak or loaded beef burgers. As amazing as it tastes in all its shapes and forms, red meat has been extremely rich in protein, and it is an essential nutrient to add to the diet for every guy who dreams of a thicker beard.

4. Olive Oil

Everyone should include olive oil in their diets, as it contains a lot of Vitamin E and other elements that are important for hair development. Men can either replace their regular cooking oil with olive oil or even apply it as a beard oil regularly to the area.


5. Raisins

Raisins may be one of the big secrets to minimising beard patchiness. Raisins are the highest natural sources of Boron that increase free-testosterone and DHT levels, and they can be consumed either dry or after soaking in water overnight. If you don’t like raisins, you can supplement with boron to get a similar result.

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Growing a beard is a statement of style in today’s world, and having a thicker full-grown beard makes a man look intimidating and represents masculinity. So, just oiling and washing it regularly isn’t enough, and eating healthy and fresh food can be just as helpful as maintaining it.

The foods that help your beard grow are readily available in your nearest supermarkets. They are high in protein, borons, biotin, and other nutrients that naturally help you grow a thicker beard. Good luck with your beard-growing journey.

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