An Overview of the Genetic Aspects of Hair Loss and Its Connection with Nutrition

    October 2022 in “ PubMed
    Gokce, Nuriye, Basgoz, Neslihan, Kenanoglu, Sercan, Akalin Hilal, Ozkul, Yusuf, Ergoren, Mahmut Cerkez, Beccari, Tommaso, Bertelli Matteo, Dundar Munis
    TLDR Hair loss is influenced by genetics, diet, and lifestyle, but more research is needed on nutrition's role.
    This document reviewed the genetic and nutritional aspects of hair loss, highlighting its multifactorial causes, including genetic predisposition, nutritional deficiencies, and lifestyle factors. It emphasized the role of the Mediterranean diet, rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components, in treating hair loss. Despite the growing interest in the connection between diet and alopecia, the literature revealed limited and conflicting data, indicating that further research was needed to understand the impact of nutrition on hair loss treatment.
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