Assessing the Relationship Between Dietary Factors and Hair Health: A Systematic Review

    August 2025 in “ Nutrition and Health ”
    N. N. S. GOMES, Nuno Silva, Beatriz Teixeira
    Studysummary In this systematic review, researchers linked higher vitamin D and iron levels to reduced alopecia, while increased alcoholic and sugary beverage intake was correlated with greater hair loss, highlighting the impact of diet on hair health.
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