Diet and Hair loss

Summary

Most cases of balding or permanent hair loss results from genetic disposition or heredity influences. Temporary hair loss or hair shedding can result from poor nutrition, among other conditions.

Good nutrition can be potentially beneficial to the health of your hair and scalp. If you consume a healthy diet, nutrient deficiencies, as described above, should not be a problem.

A healthy diet includes eating most of your calories from the following:

• grain products
• vegetables
• fruits
• reduced-fat dairy products
• lean meat
• fish
• poultry
• legumes
• unsaturated fats

Good nutrition also means eating fewer calories from saturated fats and sweets.

Experts agree that following the Food Guide Pyramid, which is a general eating guide that includes all of the daily food groups, offers a reliable and easy-to-follow plan to guide you through developing a healthy diet.

A healthy diet ensures the intake of essential vitamins and minerals that contribute to your health and a healthy head of hair.

Regular exercise and stress management, limiting alcohol intake, and avoiding tobacco are also essential to good health and are important for the prevention and treatment of temporary hair loss.