Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition. Research 1/23/2020
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.
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