Weight loss and hair loss

Weight loss and hair loss: Many people lose a lot of hair and do not explain why, since there are no family traces indicating that it may be a genetic issue and they do not suffer from chronic diseases.

The reason that the entries are becoming more accentuated every day may be in the diet you eat. Poor diet, dramatically gaining and losing weight, and intense exercise may be promoting drastic hair loss.

WHY AM I LOSING HAIR AS FAST AS I LOSE WEIGHT?

The answer lies in that the body uses the protein that stimulates hair growth and strengthening to build muscle.

WEIGHT LOSS AND HAIR LOSS

A side effect of sudden weight loss or decreased protein intake is acute telogen effluvium. Dieting or excessive exercise can cause physical and emotional stress, which leads more hair than normal to enter the telogen phase.

WHAT IS EFLUVIE TELOGEN?

The telogen effluvium is manifested through the thinning of the hair or its fall, causing it to enter the telogen phase prematurely.

CAUSES OF EFLUVIE TELOGEN

PROTEIN DEFICIENCY

Protein deficiency can affect skin, hair and nail growth. The absence of protein in our diet weakens the strand.

LACK OF IRON

The most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, this is a well known cause of hair loss. It is unclear what degree of deficiency leads to hair loss and the studies are inconclusive. Risk factors include menstrual blood loss, malabsorption (eg, celiac disease), the use of H2 blockers, and a vegan or vegetarian diet.

ZINC DEFICIENCY

This essential mineral is important for the health of your skin and hair, among other key bodily functions. Although this type of deficiency is rare, risk factors include aging, gastrointestinal disease, anorexia, malabsorption, chronic liver or kidney disease, sickle cell disease, diabetes, cancer, alcoholism, and a vegetarian diet.

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

Vitamin D stimulates the growth of new hair follicles, therefore experts believe that a deficiency can cause hair loss or thinning. The strongest evidence shows a link between a vitamin D deficiency and alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss.

HOW TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS PRODUCED FROM WEIGHT LOSS?

• Avoid diets that restrict calories too severely.
• Add a variety of healthy proteins to your diet to help improve the production of amino acids necessary to produce keratin
• Eat plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• Get enough sleep (about 7 to 8 hours per night)
• Take a high-quality multi-vitamin that provides at least 100% of the recommended daily value needed to stay healthy, vibrant, and happy.

Weight loss and hair loss? ASK A SPECIALIST

If you are having any of these symptoms, do not wait any longer and consult a specialist. The medical team of the DHI Panama hair clinic is one of the most respected in Latin America and the world.

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