It’s official. We’re on a rising trend of people losing their hair. Worst still, most men and women are already noticing hair thinning or balding as early as in their 20s! And here’s why; It’s in the lifestyle that we lead. While it’s true that some balding patterns are genetically related, more and more people are losing the hairs on their head due to the lifestyle that they lead.

Hair specialists and scientists puts down this problem to three main reasons: stress, pollution and poor nutrition. The average adult has up till a hundred thousand strands of hair on their head and it’s normal to lose up to 100 of them. Hence, finding a few strands on your hairbrush is not necessarily something to be alarmed about. However, serious hair loss, medically termed as alopecia, is a sign that something is wrong with your body.

As quoted by an Italian scientist, Dr Falvio Ferrari, in a recent hair growth technology discussion,”While genetics plays a key role in balding, a stressful lifestyle can play havoc. Simple lifestyle changes such as, getting seven hours of sleep, having a glass of water every hour (strands are made up of minerals, which only water can replenish) and eating protein-rich foods at regular intervals can bring about an 80 per cent change.”

Have a nutritious and well-balanced diet

Hairs are made up of a protein called keratin. Hence, it is so crucial to ensure that your body gets enough daily protein. A lack of protein will force your body to prioritize the protein for other body functions such as rebuilding cells and muscles. Thus, your hair will be deprived of it’s most important element. Other than protein, it also important to take in vitamins and minerals that are especially good for the hair. Such components would be Vitamin B, E, Zinc, Magnesium and Iron. Some of the foods that contains pro-hair nutrients are fish, chicken, milk, spinach and various nuts.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the main culprit to hair loss

While men are more prone to hair loss, the women of today are also losing more hair than the past because of the stressful lifestyle that they lead. DHT is a hormone that causes hair loss and they are present in men and lesser amounts in women. Stress is a major factor that drives the body to produce more androgens, which are responsible in the secretion of the hair loss-causing chemical, DHT. Oral contraceptives which are taken by women, can also cause hormonal imbalances which triggers hair loss. Drinking green tea is an effective solution to blocking out DHT. Here's 5 very effective dht blockers used by everyone:

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