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      community Insulins impact on androgen levels

       16 upvotes 4 years ago
      Controlling insulin levels through intermittent fasting and a low glycemic diet may improve hair quality by reducing androgens. It's important to maintain proper nutrition, including electrolytes and protein, during fasting.

      community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

       319 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

      community Creatine, my hair loss, and my DHT levels. An anecdote with lab values.

       165 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.

      community Increased Coffee intake resulted in massive shed

       17 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased coffee intake might be linked to hair shedding, but the cause is unclear. The user is on finasteride and has increased water intake, possibly affecting electrolyte balance.