Diet can also play a significant role in hair loss. If you want to maintain a thick and healthy head of hair, it’s best to minimize processed foods, spices, and snacks. Incorporate hair-friendly alternatives and nutrient-rich foods into your diet to improve overall health and hair strength.
1. Red Meat
Reduce your intake of meat and fried foods. Excessive consumption of red meat and fried foods has been linked to increased inflammation and the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This male hormone is associated with hormonal hair loss.
2. Breakfast Pastries / Refined Carbs
The long-term impact of consistently consuming these foods can be particularly detrimental to hair health and thickness. Excess sugar and refined carbs can hinder hair regrowth in several ways. Firstly, they are linked to increased inflammation, exacerbating hair loss.
3. Candy
Elevated insulin levels due to excessive candy consumption can reduce the oxygen and micro-nutrient supply to hair follicles. Additionally, preservatives, artificial flavors, and food colors increase free radicals in our scalp, causing “follicle damage and reduced hair growth.”
4. Large Sea Fish
Mercury, commonly found in many fish and processed/canned fish products, can be “hair-shedding” when consumed in excess. Larger fish tend to have higher mercury levels. Opt for low-mercury fish like cod and salmon, which have been shown to improve hair volume and shine.
5. Seed Oils
Stay away from inflammatory foods like gluten-containing grains and seed oils. These foods cause inflammation throughout the body, including in hair follicles. Aim to reduce inflammation and restore healthy cell function.
6. French Fries
This snack is high in fat, which can lead to hair loss and other health issues such as heart disease. When dealing with hair loss, it’s best to avoid foods high in sugar and salt. Higher blood sugar levels can lead to increased insulin levels, reduced SHBG, higher DHT binding to hair follicles, and increased hair loss in other pathological conditions.
7. White Bread
If your diet lacks essential nutrients like riboflavin, biotin, folate, and vitamin B12, and you rely heavily on processed foods, items like white bread, pasta, and rice with high glycemic indexes can cause inflammation, leading to dry, brittle, and thinning hair.
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