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Glossary Nutritional Status

condition of health influenced by nutrient intake and utilization

Nutritional status refers to the condition of an individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients. It encompasses various factors such as diet quality, nutrient absorption, and metabolic processes, and is often assessed through indicators like body weight, blood tests, and dietary surveys. Proper nutritional status is crucial for overall health, including the maintenance of healthy hair and prevention of conditions like alopecia.

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research Nutritional Status and Gastrointestinal Structure and Function in Children With Ichthyosis and Growth Failure

22 citations , February 2004 in “Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition”

This study found that nutritional deficiencies and gastrointestinal abnormalities are uncommon in children with ichthyosis and growth failure, suggesting chronic hypovolemia may be more prevalent in this group.

research Relationships Between Hair Chemical Elements and Nutritional Status in Oldest-Old and Centenarian Populations

5 citations , April 2023 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare”

This study found that chemical elements, particularly hair selenium, may indicate nutritional status in older adults, with variations observed by age and gender.

research Micronutrient status in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition

66 citations , November 1997 in “Nutrition”

This study found that while micronutrient abnormalities are common among patients receiving home parenteral nutrition, serious consequences from these abnormalities are rare.

research Retrospective Analysis of Nutrition Status for Asian Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients

September 2017

Iron and zinc deficiencies may be treated to help female hair loss.

research POS1510-HPR NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND DIETARY INTAKE ASSESSMENT IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH RHEUMATIC DISEASES

June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases”

This study found that pregnant women with rheumatic diseases had sufficient energy and macronutrient intake, but showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, with selenium intake exceeding safe levels, which may lead to potential side effects.

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community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like

2 upvotes 8 months ago

COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.

community A little over a year of oral fin/min [35m]

in Progress Pictures 188 upvotes 10 months ago

A 35-year-old man shared his progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year, reporting no significant side effects and improved hair growth. He emphasized the importance of nutrition and plans to continue the treatment indefinitely.

community Dutasteride appears to not be working despite 'perfect' blood results. Advice for next steps?

6 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced intensified hair thinning after 10 years on finasteride and saw little improvement after switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride for 8 months. Suggestions included continuing dutasteride for another 6-8 months, considering additional treatments like topical finasteride, and evaluating nutrition and other potential causes of hair loss.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

126 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community I don’t think my hair loss is caused by DHT – quitting finasteride after 3 months (1 mg). Need opinions

7 months ago

The user plans to stop finasteride after three months, believing hair loss isn't due to DHT, and will continue with oral minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They suspect stress and poor nutrition are the main causes and seek opinions on DHT blockers' effectiveness.

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learn Saw Palmetto

Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement

learn Niacinamide

Does niacinamide support hair follicle nutrition? Niacinamide is a precursor of NAD+, a molecule cells use for energy. Whether it affects hair follicles in people has not been tested.

learn Selenium

Can Selenium supplements help prevent or reverse hair loss caused by nutritional deficiencies? Evidence that selenium helps hair comes mainly from rare, severe deficiency, such as long-term intravenous feeding without selenium. Extra selenium has not been shown to help people who are not deficient, and intake above 400 µg a day can cause hair loss.

learn Vitamin B5

Is Vitamin B5 beneficial for people experiencing stress-related or nutritional hair loss? Vitamin B5 is not proven to help with stress-related or nutritional hair loss.

learn Aminexil

Can Aminexil help if my hair loss is due to poor nutrition or anemia? Aminexil cannot address hair loss caused by poor nutrition or anemia.

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