Omega-3 fattyacids - e.g. eicosapentaenoic acid and alpha-linolenic acid - can be found in fish, seafood and flaxseed oil, among others. Some people take omega-3 fatty acid supplements to improve the condition of their hair and, according to scientific reports, this may actually have the desired effect.

In 2015, a study was conducted that evaluated the effects of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplementation in subjects struggling with female pattern baldness. It was observed that, after six months, subjects who took preparations of the above-mentioned fatty acids had more hair in the active growth phase compared to control subjects who did not take the supplements.

Interesting analyses were also carried out in 2018. In this case, the study was conducted on rats and initially consisted of culturing isolated hair follicles in an environment containing omega-3 fatty acids. The authors of the study observed, among other things, that under the influence of the fatty compounds in question, there was a proliferation of cells responsible for hair growth.

However,omega-3 fatty acids - apart from their potential effects on hair condition and growth - may also have many other health-promoting effects. It has been suggested that they may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but also Alzheimer's disease. For all their potential positive effects, it is therefore worth ensuring an adequate proportion in the daily diet and, if necessary, considering the use of supplements containing them.