Q: "I am a 55-year-old female suffering from hair loss. Are there foods I should include and exclude in my diet to reduce hair loss and to stimulate hair growth?"
A: Hair loss can be caused by a number of factors. Here are some things to consider:
Are you taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or both? Read the package inserts and talk with your pharmacist to see if side effects could include hair loss.
At perimenopause and menopause, a reduction in your body's estrogen level may result in hair loss. Do you have other symptoms of menopause such as trouble sleeping, hot flashes and/or mood swings? Discuss with your gynecologist if you suspect you may be going through “the change.
In terms of diet and nutrition, have you been on any type of very low-calorie or other diet plan recently? Very low calories or a diet inadequate in the right nutrients can result in hair loss.
Bottom line? The first step is determining the most likely cause of hair loss, then you can target your treatment from there.
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