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The two factors that most decisively influence hair health are mood and diet. "Just as there is a relationship between hair loss and stress, also what we eat and our way of eating positively or negatively influences how our hair will look," they point out from the Madrid clinic specialized in hair medicine MC360. There are nutrients especially recommended for hair and that help prevent hair loss, such as vitamins, proteins and minerals such as zinc, iron or calcium. However, others favor its loss, such as fats.

Does a high-fat diet influence hair loss?

A study published in the journal Nature and carried out by a group of scientists from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU ), in Japan, showed that there was a relationship between high-fat diets and hair loss. Researchers observed in an experiment conducted with rodents that obesity and overweight cause the depletion of stem cells in the hair follicle, from which hair is born. This would block hair regeneration and, in the long run, prevent it from growing back, since the hair follicle itself would eventually disappear.

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To conduct the experiment, experts compared several mice fed a high-fat diet with others given a standard diet and tracked the fate of hair follicle stem cells. The authors of the study recalled that, with the passage of time, hair becomes thinner as a symptom of a previous step to its non-regeneration, but their research showed that with overweight or obesity this process is accentuated.

Once the rodents were switched from a high-fat diet to a more balanced and healthy one, the regeneration of these follicles returned and some regained their hair. This means that improving eating habits promotes hair health and prevents hair loss.

Foods recommended by a doctor for hair loss

The conclusion of the cited study, therefore, is that it is important to follow a healthy diet to avoid hair loss. The doctor specialized in trichology and hair transplantation Óscar Muñoz lists in one of his YouTube videos the best foods to prevent hair loss. All those he cites contain a significant amount of beta-sitosterol, an organic chemical compound of plant origin that, among other benefits, protects hair health.

  • Olive oil: helps reduce excess dryness on the scalp.
  • Margarine: important that it is enriched with beta-sitosterol.
  • Avocado: rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E.
  • Nuts: The doctor especially recommends walnuts, pistachios and peanuts.
  • Soy: provides minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus and appreciable amounts of vitamins of group B and E.
  • Lentils: rich in zinc, magnesium and biotin, essential nutrients for hair health

Tips to prevent hair loss

There are many types of hair and each has its own characteristics. Therefore, there is no generalized solution and, although in many cases hair loss is due to genetic issues, there are other factors that we can control. Svenson's experts, specialized hair clinics, give the following advice:

  • Maintain proper hair hygiene: you have to wash your hair frequently with a quality shampoo and according to the type of hair.
  • Do not detangle moistened hair: do it before wetting it in the shower, since when it is wet it is much weaker.
  • Do not rub the scalp: not only will you not achieve a better cleaning, but you will damage your hair health.
  • Do not rinse your hair with hot water: use cold water, as it weakens the hair less.
  • Use specialized hair care products: in your beauty routine you can not miss conditioners, masks or lotions that strengthen the hair.
  • Follow a balanced diet: as we pointed out, it should be rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • Brush the hair: stimulates the blood circulation of the scalp thanks to the massage we perform with the barbs of the comb.
  • Use hair dryers and straighteners sparingly: when you apply heat, they damage your hair.
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