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

genetic predisposition nutritional deficiencies Mediterranean diet antioxidants anti-inflammatory components alopecia

Studysummary This review examines alopecia, its causes, the impact of micronutrients, and the role of the Mediterranean diet, noting conflicting data and a need for more research on diet's effect on hair loss.

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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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