Hair Loss

#1

I am a new vegan, as of August, so it’s been nearly 6 months. I am happy to say that I’ve lost 23 pounds, and my overall cholesterol dropped 88 points in the first 6 weeks, and my bad cholesterol dropped 81 points in the same time frame. For the last couple of months, I’ve been noticing significant hair loss. Now I just discovered that my hairline is receding a bit!!! (I am female, 49 years old.) Has anyone experienced this, and if so, what should I do? I’ve begun taking an Omega-3 supplement, Calcium supplement, and also a 1-A Day vitamin. Any input is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!

#2

Do you have enough proteins and iron in your diet?

#3

Well done for dropping the weight and cholestorol :slight_smile:

A few years ago I read about lack of Iodine being linked to hair loss, although I subsequently wasn’t able to find anything out about it :unamused: Basically, in the UK most people get their iodine through cows’ milk because we don’t tend to use iodised salt or other sources of iodine.

Of course, hair loss can be a delayed result of stress - were you stressed about 6 months ago when you went vegan?

#4

i am having a hairloss and i just started vegan diet. is it related?

#5

Thanks, Sergio and BigBecka!

To answer your questions…

  1. I am eating a minimum of 20 grams of protein/day, and am taking a 1-A DAY WOMAN vitamin supplement for the iron. Is that enough, do you think?

  2. I have considered my stress level, and have determined that I wasn’t any more stressed-out 6 months ago than I am now!!

Thought I heard somewhere that a vitamin B deficiency could contribute to hair loss. Anyone hear that?

THANKS!

#6

No problem Laforet! My mother was telling me just the other day that she had also heard something about vitamin B and hair loss.

In any case, Vegans are usually advised to take vitamin B-12 supplements because they tend to be lacking in a vegan diet. You can also get it in yeast extract, soya milk, breakfast cereal and margarine vegansociety.com/lifestyle/nutrition/ or check out the nutrients forum here :slight_smile:

#7

Hi !! You take properly protein and iron and also used coconut oil ,…

#8

Try out proper homemade recipes to control hair loss.

#9

I agree with you… my grandfather uses virgin coconut oil for his hair loss… you can also used oil of latik…

#10

Virgin coconut oil also helps… but slowly… :smiley:

#11

In my opinion, the M.Gardson’s method is a much more effective…

#12

can you tell us how this method goes?

#13

Eating veggies can help prevent hair loss?

#14

It has never been a disaster having a hair fall because it can be treated. And there can be alternative.

#15

No of things can causes for Hair loss.hormonal problem,Thyroid disease,Pregnancy,Certain medicines and infection causes hair loss.

#16

To reduce hair fall.eat proper healthy food ,drink plenty of water in a day.also taking regular massage with mild coconut oil is good way for preventing hair loss.

#17

Hair loss is caused by many reasons such as malnutrition, illness, tension and other health problems.
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of a cycle of growing new hairs and loosing some.
Badly damaged hair breaks at the scalp.

Thanks.

#18

they say that drinking apple cider vinegar is a good hair loss treatment…because apple cider vinegar contains 93 essential minerals and vitamins…

#19

not all the types of hair loss can be treated…genetic-type of hair loss cannot be treated anymore…
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#20

Yes,Apple cider vinegar protects the surface of each hair shaft.and also it helps to balance the pH of hair.It is a good natural conditioner.