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Effects of Nutrient Deficiency on Hair Loss

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Various factors can cause hair loss, including heredity, trauma, stress, hormone imbalances, and more. However, most people are unaware that their diet can also play a pivotal role in hair loss . Nutrients, minerals, and vitamins are all vital for hair growth, and if your body does not get these nutrients from your diet, hair loss is likely to happen Let’s take a look at some of the  nutritional deficiencies  that can contribute to hair loss: Iron Our body needs iron to produce hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the cells. In case of an iron deficiency, the body will only supply oxygen to vital organs like the heart and brain, leaving out the hair follicles. As a result, you will suffer from hair loss due to an inadequate supply of nutrients. The symptoms of iron deficiency include shortness of breath and fatigue. You can increase your iron intake by eating iron-rich foods such as fish and meat. Zinc Zinc is essential for the growth and repair of hair tissues, an...

Does Escaping Stem Cells Play a Significant Role in Hair Loss?

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A New Genetic Study May Finally Explain It is believed that stem cells play an integral role in aging. With time these cells stop dividing and lose their ability to regenerate the tissues and organs in the body. A point comes when  stem cells  ultimately perish, and this phenomenon is known as stem cell exhaustion. There is only a handful of research done on stem cell exhaustion, and the whole process is still not well understood by the researchers. Recently, a team of researchers has made an astounding discovery that might change how we think about aging and even  prevent baldness in humans . Dr. Rui Yi of Northwestern University led a team that investigated how hair follicle stem cells behave in aging mice. Their research was funded by NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), and National Cancer Institute (NCI). The findings of this study were published in the jour...

What Ingredients in Shampoo Causes Hair Loss?

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Your head of hair is a big part of your personality, so it is vital to  protect it . With that in mind, so many of us try to create routines around this concept. We buy oils and gels to provide nutrients and shape our hair. We even use a variety of shampoos, conditioners, and soaps to help keep it healthy and looking great.  But what if I were to tell you that some of these products have ingredients that can damage your hair. Well, it is true and should be something you keep an eye out for. While any of these can have these damaging ingredients, the ones we will be looking at are the ones that are found in shampoo. The funny thing is that many of these are not actually meant to damage the hair but instead  help  it. Because of this, it removes the idea that all shampoos are inherently bad for your hair. Instead, you have to look at the ingredients and the directions of your product and see what you need to use. Of course, there are a few that can be harmful and sho...