Lack of protein = hair loss?

[TommyLucchese]

Says in a magazine I'm reading:

 

"One common reason for hair loss is iron deficiency or too little protein. To top up your iron levels and get you pumping like Popeye, try iron supplement Spatone Apple. Unlike many supplements for iron it's not like chewing rubber. In fact it's got a nice apple flavour and added vitamin C so it's bound to be healthy for you"

 

It's in Loaded magazine on a grooming page, that also has some awful advertising of AHS lasers with Shane Warne.

 

It looks like a sales pitch for the Spatone Apple, as it has a pic of the product and a price. The fact AHS are on the page also makes it lack credibility in my eyes.

 

But what do you think? Is there a link between a low protein diet and hair loss?

[StaggerLee123]

Healthy males who eat a decent diet do not need iron supplements unless they have some sort of medical problem, that's why top brands of multi-vitamins for men such as GNC's Mega-Men and others have zero iron added. Too much iron is very unhealthy for men. Buyer beware.

 

An iron supplement is different than a protein supplement.

[scar5]

Google 'Vegan and hairloss' and you get a ton of really worried vegans -new converts. A lot of replies suggests lack of zinc, lack of this or that....

 

Lack of protein as well as the opposite, a surge in proteins via supplements .. I think that many people eat drastically different ratios of carbs/proteins/fats in their daily diet and rapid changes to the mix may also stir up our imaginations about this stuff.

 

Again Propecia might entirely change it too.

[MrJobi]

I think it is important to note these are "exceptions" to correlate to hairloss. Most of the people on this site suffer from simple MPB . It is completely normal to think several different factors are causing your hairloss ( shampoos, hats, diet, stress). I'm sure the homeless people on the street do not eat a balanced diet yet many have a full head of hair ( along with the people seen on late TV who are starving).

[alliceeaster]

The main reason behind the hair loss is not only lack of protein but also less vitamin level,stress,diet etc. There are different kind of problems of every person for hair loss.

[MrJobi]

Yes, there are always exceptions but unfortunately for most of the people on this site , it is simple male pattern baldness.

[michaeljames]

Hi TommyLucchese,

 

As mentioned prior, there are numerous factors that can contribute to hair loss. For those who are concerned about their hair, maintaining a healthy diet is something that should not be overlooked. However, controlling your stress levels can also play a major role. In today's world, stress is often unavoidable, but can be reduced. Generally, speaking it is important to note that alopecia related to stress and not minaturization from the effects of DHT is not normally treated by a hair transplant. Of course, living a balanced lifestyle is the best way to remain healthy on both the inside and outside.

Edited February 8, 2013 by michaeljames

[lomew]

Hello Guys i think that Hair is made of protein. If your body is conserving protein because it is not getting enough from your diet, that can slow hair regrowth and even lead to hair thinning.If your diet is low in protein, then thinning hair are just one problem. Your hair thinning can be a precursor to digestive problems, muscle loss and problematic skin conditions.Thanks a lot!!

 

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Edited February 9, 2013 by lomew