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    GlossaryNutritional Factors

    deficiency in essential nutrients can lead to hair loss

    Nutritional factors refer to the various nutrients and dietary components that influence overall health, including hair growth and maintenance. These factors include vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly. For instance, deficiencies in vitamins like biotin, vitamin D, and iron can lead to hair loss or alopecia, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining healthy hair.

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      community Nutritional factors to check for apart from DHT ?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about identifying nutritional factors that should be checked and supplemented to address diffuse hair loss, including Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Iron, Zinc, Protein, and Omega-3. No specific treatments were mentioned.

      community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.