L’importanza della nutrizione nella salute del capello = The importance of nutrition in hair healthcare

    October 2018 in “ Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano) ”
    M. Porta, L. Loreggian, Palumbo Elvira, Benvenuto Cestaro
    TLDR A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats is crucial for maintaining healthy hair and preventing hair loss.
    The document discussed the significance of nutrition in maintaining healthy hair and preventing alopecia, a condition affecting many, particularly Caucasian men and women. It identified five types of alopecia and highlighted factors like inflammation, genetics, and hormones as contributors. The hair growth cycle involves stages regulated by growth factors and cytokines, with the conversion of testosterone to DHT being a key molecular mechanism. Nutritional compounds such as capsaicin, sulphoraphane, and hair growth peptides were suggested as potential treatments. A balanced, anti-inflammatory diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, with a proper omega-6/omega-3 ratio, was emphasized as crucial for hair health.
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