Hair is made of keratin, a protein, which also makes up the nails and the outer layer of our skin. A deficiency of some of the B vitamins, of iron, copper and iodine may cause hair disorders like falling of hair and premature greying of hair. Persons with a tendency to lose their hair should thus take a well balanced diet . An adequate quantity of vegetables seeds, nuts green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, egg and milk should be included in their diet regularly.