Veganism and hair loss
Veganism and hair loss: The increasing popularity of new lifestyles among young adults, which change the way we feed, are silently affecting the health of our scalp.
The good news is that hair loss caused by a vegan lifestyle can be avoided as long as it is handled the right way.
WHAT IS THE VEGAN DIET?
The vegan diet, avoids the consumption of foods that comes from animals beyond their meat, this includes dairy. This is the basis of the philosophy of their lifestyle of rejecting any type of animal exploitation.
HOW DOES VEGANISM AFFECT HAIR LOSS?
By completely rejecting food from any form of animal life, the level of protein in the person’s body drops dramatically. The result of this will be reflected in the natural keratin of the hair.
Keratin is a protein that contributes to the hardening of the superficial layer of the hair. When it is at low levels in the body, we will have a dull, weak and brittle strand of hair; and naturally it will fall.
Another problem vegans face is iron deficiency. Iron is found in high amounts in red meat, which is unacceptable in veganism.
WHY IS IRON PRODUCTION IMPORTANT?
Iron produces red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen to all organs. Iron deficiency will give us a low red blood cell count and this will result in less oxygen reaching the follicles on the scalp.
HOW TO STOP HAIR LOSS?
As already mentioned, hair loss due to the vegan diet can be stopped and even avoided. There are a number of foods which you can get the protein your hair needs such as chia seed, chickpea, beans, lentil, quinoa, soy, and tofu. These foods, in addition to being rich in protein, contain important vitamins that, in addition to growing your hair, will improve your overall health.
TREATMENTS TO STRENGTHEN HAIR
In addition to dietary recommendations, there are safe and simple treatments that can help strengthen the follicle and stimulate its growth. The DHI Panama hair clinic recommends Platelet Rich Plasma and Hair Mesotherapy. Both therapies will feed your scalp directly and will increase the density of the strand.
VEGANISM AND HAIR LOSS
If you are concerned about the hair loss you are experiencing, please contact an expert. DHI Panama’s team of medical specialists in hair health can help and provide you with the alternatives you need to recover your hair.
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