The Impact of the Lack of Certain Vitamins and Minerals on Hair Loss in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
September 2006
in “
Baghdad Science Journal
”
TLDR Pregnant and breastfeeding women may experience hair loss if they don't get enough essential vitamins and minerals.
The study investigated the relationship between hair loss in pregnant and breastfeeding women and their intake of certain vitamins and minerals. It found that inadequate daily intake of these essential nutrients was linked to continued hair loss during these periods. The research highlighted the importance of meeting daily nutritional requirements to potentially mitigate hair loss in this demographic.