Nutrition is one of the keys to protecting your hair from falling out and improving overall hair health. Unhealthy hair from poor nutrition makes the hair much more susceptible to thinning and receding.
A diet that is high in inflammatory foods can also contribute to pattern baldness so eating foods that are anti-inflammatory is also useful.
While biotin deficiency is rare, you may be surprised to learn that daily supplementation with biotin can support hair health and growth. In this article, we’ll introduce biotin and the role in plays in the body. We’ll then discuss the implications it has for hair health. In addition, you’ll learn: The signs and causes of …
Can probiotics help improve hair lustre, thickness and gloss? A number of studies, which were conducted on mice suggest there are certain specific strains of probiotics which may be useful for improving hair health. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these studies to try and answer some of the questions surround probiotics …
Cayenne pepper has long been used to combat hair loss in various forms. The plant was originally used as a spice in Central and South America in the 15th century and it later spread to southeastern Asia, Europe, and North America. It was also used for medical purposes in many different cultures around the world, …
Soy is undoubtedly one of the most nutritious foods in the world. Soy products are particularly rich in proteins. While soy’s general nutritive benefits to the human body are not in doubt, questions have been asked regarding the impact that soy and soy products have on specifically the human hair. Some studies have gone as …
Plant-based diets including vegetarianism and veganism have been around for thousands of years, though they have more recently begun to gain popularity with the general public. In fact, a plant-based diet can have a wide array of health benefits for its followers which is why it seems its popularity has grown so quickly (1). From …
There has been a lot of chatter about using green tea to reduce hair loss, and as a potential DHT blocker. This article will review the scientific evidence to see if you should be adding green tea to your daily supplement list. What Could Make Green Tea Work? Many people who have used green tea …
There are a variety of products on the market, including Rogaine and Propecia, that aim to target hair loss. What if I told you, however, that a supplement that is found naturally in our bodies and abundantly throughout the world, might help to lessen hair loss and even promote hair growth? This post will introduce …
5-alpha-reductase (5AR) is an enzyme in the body that converts testosterone into DHT which then goes on to cause hair loss in men affected with androgenic alopecia. By inhibiting the enzyme, you can slow down the production of DHT and thereby prevent hair loss. Here are the top three natural compounds that inhibit 5-alpha-reductase. Reishi …
In this article, you will learn what Propecia shedding is. You will find out the reason why it happens, when you can expect its onset, and for how long it could last. The post will also cover ways for dealing with the shedding and look at alternatives to Propecia that do not involve any of …
Those who suffer from hair loss do not have abnormally high levels of DHT, it is just their hair follicles (and the dermal papilla) are more sensitive to DHT than those who do not suffer from it. This is why blocking DHT entirely is not recommended. Some vitamins work directly to block DHT, while others …