If you're losing your hair, one possible cause is a deficiency in vitamin D3. People with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that affects the hair, seem to be at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D stimulates hair follicles to grow. New, healthy follicles help maintain thickness and prevent hair loss.

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