If you're experiencing hair loss, don't worry; you're not alone.
More than 80 percent of men suffer from hair loss over the course of their lives, according to NYU Langone Health. However, the illness does not only affect males; around 50% of women are afflicted.
Hair loss and thinning have a significant psychological, emotional, and physical impact that goes beyond one's physical appearance.
"There are numerous reasons for hair loss, but the most prevalent is hereditary hair loss as people get older. Many men and women have a genetic propensity to their hair follicles being sensitive to particular hormones in the body. These hormones influence the hair follicle's life cycle, causing it to shrink over time, eventually resulting in baldness."
Hair loss can be caused by genetics, medical conditions, and even nutritional deficiencies. Researchers believe that poor nutrition may play a role as well.
"Nutritional deficiencies have an adverse influence on hair follicles," the doctor points out. "Vitamins and minerals that are sufficient to meet suggested daily allowance guidelines should also be incorporated into your diet."
In fact, certain nutrients are directly linked to the phases of hair development and loss. "The hair growth cycle consists of three stages: anagen, catagen, and telogen (telogen)."
"Anagen is the time of hair growth. It's this phase that can be shortened and result in significant hair loss if you don't eat properly. Hair loss caused by a poor diet is generally a transitory problem, in which hairs are moved from the growing (anagen) to resting (telogen) phases of the growth cycle.
