Men and women sometimes suffer from hair loss, and the problem may be the wrong diet.
While some foods help in hair growth and enhance its health, others cause it to thin and fall out, according to what was reported by “Haba Kenya”.
1. Dairy products
Natural milk is completely harmless. Because processed milk contains additives that can affect your overall health and the health of your hair. Dairy products raise the levels of insulin in the body, which attacks the hair follicles and leads to hair loss. Plus, dairy products clog pores, preventing healthy hair growth. Best of all, avoid dairy products regularly and use dairy alternatives such as oat milk and almond milk.
2. Raw egg whites
Despite its health benefits, egg white leads to hair loss if eaten raw. It causes a deficiency of biotin in the body, thus reducing keratin production. Keratin is the main component of hair, skin and nails.
3. Soft drinks
The sugar in soft drinks in large quantities affects the production of testosterone, which causes a number of hair problems. Therefore, it is important to control the amount of sugar you eat.
4. Fast food
These foods contain saturated fats and can clog the arteries thus preventing proper blood flow to the scalp. This, in turn, leads to long-term hair loss because it deprives hair follicles of essential nutrients and oxygen, which they need for growth.
5. Alcohol
Alcohol affects estrogen and zinc levels in the body, detrimental to healthy hair growth. High levels of estrogen and low levels of zinc lead to hair loss. And since alcohol prevents the normal absorption of nutrients into the body, it can lead to zinc deficiency. It also causes hormonal imbalance, which leads to high levels of the hormone estrogen in the body. Alcohol also causes dry hair.
6. Foods rich in vitamin A
Excessive intake of vitamins can be a major cause of hair loss. Specifically, vitamin A can lead to toxicity because the body stores any excess vitamins. Vitamin A helps with many body functions, including hair growth. It protects hair follicles from damage thanks to its antioxidant properties. However, when this vitamin increases in the body, it can lead to the development of alopecia that causes hair loss.
7. Fish that contain mercury
Some fish contain high levels of mercury, and eating them can affect zinc levels in the body. Excess mercury intake leads to hormonal imbalance and weak immunity, which affects the functioning of the internal organs of the body. Therefore, fish, which contain high levels of mercury, such as tuna and sharks, should be avoided. Instead, eat smaller fish such as tilapia and salmon that do not contain a lot of mercury.
8. Carbohydrates
It is usually recommended to eat carbohydrates to give the body enough energy to perform its normal functions. However, eating a high-carb diet causes a hormonal imbalance that affects your health and the health of your hair.