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Crash diets and hair loss: why to be careful
Losing weight fast can be followed by shedding a few months later. Here is how to diet more sensibly for your hair.
Why it happens
A drastic diet change is a kind of stress on the body. As explained in the hair growth cycle, shedding can show up later.
Protein and balanced meals
Make sure your diet still includes protein such as fish, eggs, chicken, tofu or beans, plus vegetables and fruit. Read nutrition for hair.
Slow and steady
Gradual weight change is usually easier to keep and less of a shock to the body. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about a plan that suits you.
If shedding has started
Note when the diet began and when shedding increased. If it continues, see a doctor. For a fuller look, see Simulation.
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Should I take hair supplements?
Ask a doctor or pharmacist first. Supplements do not replace balanced meals.
Does intermittent fasting cause hair loss?
We cannot make a general conclusion. What matters is the overall amount and quality of food.
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