229. Is hair loss reversible?

<p>On this week’s podcast, Paul addresses the link between hair loss and nutrient deficiencies. He touches on different kinds of hair loss such as male patterned hair loss, female patterned hair loss, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium, and highlights some of the problems with the mainstream treatment methods for these conditions.</p>

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<p>00:06:50 Anecdotes on hair regrowth</p>

<p>00:11:40 Different types of hair loss</p>

<p>00:16:00 Nutrient deficiencies that may lead to hair loss</p>

<p>00:39:20 Thoughts on biotin</p>

<p>00:43:10 Concerns with mainstream hair loss therapy</p>

<p>00:47:10 Testosterone lowering foods to avoid</p>

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<p><strong>References:</strong></p>

<p>The Nutrition Source, Zinc: <a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/zinc/">https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/zinc/</a></p>

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<p>A Cross-sectional Study of Plasma Trace Elements and Vitamins Content in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33151470/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33151470/</a></p>

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<p>Plasma Zinc Levels in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia as Possible Predictors of the Subsequent Conservative Therapy’s Effectiveness: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7277952/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7277952/</a></p>

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<p>The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30547302/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30547302/</a></p>

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<p>The Effect of a Food Supplement and a Hair Lotion on the Progression of Androgenetic Alopecia: <a href="https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=96669">https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=96669</a></p>

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<p>Efficacy and tolerability of an oral supplement containing amino acids, iron, selenium, and marine hydrolyzed collagen in subjects with hair loss (androgenetic alopecia, AGA or FAGA or telogen effluvium). A prospective, randomized, 3-month, controlled, assessor-blinded study: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37357646/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37357646/</a></p>

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<p>Protective effects of taurine on human hair follicle grown in vitro: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18489269/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18489269/</a></p>

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<p>Management of hair loss in women: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8435917/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8435917/</a></p>