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Can my diet cause hair loss?
There is no known direct causal link between diet and hair loss, except in cases of malnitrition or vitamin or mineral deficiency. However, for those people that are predisposed to androgenetic alopecia due to genetic susceptibility diet can play a role. Foods that increase your level of cholesterol can lead to higher levels of testosterone, the precursor to DHT which is currently thought to be the main instigator of androgenetic alopecia. There are some who believe a diet high in sugar can also make hair loss worse but at this time there is no proof of this. The best diet for someone with hair loss is one that is low in cholesterol and one that keeps sugar to a minimum. There are many foods that may be beneficial in creating an optimal environment for skin and hair. Generally it would not hurt to have as healthy a diet as possible if you want to do the most you possibly can to minimize your hair loss. Some foods, such as soy and soy-based foods, green tea, brocolli and other cruciferous vegetables, may even help lower levels of DHT in the body.
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