Diet and Nutrition

Turmeric And Hair Loss

Turmeric and Hair LossAs we get older, it feels that we have less and less time to do the things we need to do in our day-to-day lives to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Keeping our body and mind active is time consuming and every aspect of ourselves requires different nutrients and activities we need to stay on top of… including for our hair.

Managing our stress, getting enough sleep, and eating right will help us out overall – but for the vast majority of us it’s just not enough to keep us from hair thinning or loss. When we experience the start of hair loss, we often start by looking at more natural products to see if they may help stop or delay this. One such natural product is turmeric, which is available in multiple forms. But can turmeric help combat hair loss?

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Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?

Can Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?Many things can influence hair thinning and hair loss, including a variety of nutrition and diet-based factors. Also known as riboflavin, vitamin B12 is instrumental in the creation and delivery of red blood cells to the follicles of the scalp. The better this blood supply is, the more oxygen and nutrients are supplied to the hair follicles keeping them healthy. Reductions in this blood flow and the corresponding drop in nutrient levels can affect both the strength of the individual hairs and their cycle of growth.

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Foods That May Block DHT

Foods that may block DHTDihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen, which is a hormone that helps develop sex-based characteristics in humans – especially those assigned male at birth. While initially it is a necessary part of the development of secondary sex characteristics, too much DHT can lead to hair loss in some people.

DHT is naturally occurring androgen… but there are cases when a person might have it in excess. For example, in post-menopausal women, DHT can be a problem that leads to hair growth on the face and hair loss on the scalp.

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Apple Cider Vinegar And Hair Loss

Apple Cider Vinegar and Hair LossHair thinning and loss is a reality of life for virtually all of us. As we experience his at various stages of our lives (some unfortunately sooner than others), we look for ways to help slow down if not outright prevent it from happening – if possible. A healthy lifestyle involving a proper diet, exercise, and enough sleep will all help… but that alone is not enough to prevent baldness.

For many of us, natural treatments that avoid harsh chemicals are always a favorable approach. One such natural treatment is using apple cider vinegar in the hopes of improving hair health. But does it work?

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Can a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Lead to Hair Loss?

Can a vegetarian or vegan diet lead to hair loss?Vegetarians refrain from eating the flesh of animals, and vegans go a step further by also omitting foods that are derived from animals – such as dairy and eggs. There are many reasons people choose to commit to these lifestyles, and it can be a healthier choice for many.

If not handled correctly, vegetarian and vegan lifestyles can also lead to malnutrition the same as any diet that lacks what our bodies need. To be clear, the human body can live without animal products… but switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet requires some planning so vital nutrients a person used to gain from certain foods are included in other ways. For example, a person who used to get iron primarily by eating meat will need to make sure they include plant-based iron-rich foods in their diet.

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Dairy Products And Hair Loss

Dairy Products and Hair LossWhile most people will experience some form of hair loss in their lives, the chances of experiencing common forms of hair loss – including male and female pattern baldness – increase with age. We know that for many, baldness is a genetic disposition… but we strive to do what we can to delay or even avoid the inevitable if possible. Our overall health does impact our hair health, so making sure we’re getting a proper amount of sleep, exercise, and watching what we eat can go a long way.

We’re going to focus on the last part, specifically what we eat. Some foods we know are always going to have a negative impact on our health (such as foods high in fat, cholesterol, and sugar). Having too much of a certain grouping of food can be harmful to our health as well. One group that we know we should have in moderation is dairy. Could dairy products negatively impact our hair health?

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Weight Loss Drugs and Hair Loss

Weight loss drugs and hair lossWith the current popularity of weight loss drugs (like Wegovy and Ozempic), some people are reporting that the weight loss aids also cause hair loss. Yet doctors say weight loss medications have no impact on hair growth while confirming that people taking those medications are sometimes experiencing hair loss. Sound contradictory? The reason is actually very logical.

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How Does Melatonin Affect Your Hair?

How does melatonin affect your hairMelatonin is naturally produced by the human body. It’s also taken a popular dietary supplement and a natural sleep aid. Safe, non-addictive, and easily found over the counter, it has been proven to have multiple positive effects on the body and possesses few side effects – but is hair loss one of its rare side effects?

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Ginger and Hair Growth

Ginger and Hair growthGinger has been used in herbal medicine for centuries – for digestive ailments and inflammatory conditions. In recent years, this pungent spice has been “discovered” by social media influencers touting its benefits for the hair and scalp. Claims abound that ginger can make the scalp healthier and regrow lost hair. These assertions are exciting, but are they true?

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