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In this video:
00:00:00 – Start
00:00:13 – Causes of hairfall
00:00:43 – What is DHT?
00:01:31 – How does DHT affect your scalp?
00:02:33 – Is your hairfall caused by DHT?
00:03:12 – How can we protect ourselves from DHT induced hairfall?
00:03:52 – Dietary modifications to control DHT levels
00:04:52 – Biotin
00:05:48 – Niacin
00:06:26 – Vitamin E and Zinc
DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone, is an androgen sex steroid and hormone present in men and women. It’s catalyzed from the enzyme 5α-reductase and testosterone (the male sex hormone).
The main role of DHT is the development of secondary sexual characteristics in men. These include facial hair, pubic hair, increase muscle mass, and a deeper voice.
As DHT freely flows throughout the body, it can attach to hormone receptors in various organs and structures, like the skin, hair follicles, and brain.
So how does it contribute to hair loss?
In men and women predisposed to pattern baldness, their hair follicles are particularly sensitive to DHT and its effects. When it attaches to the follicles as it naturally does, it can lead to inflammation and hair miniaturization.
The vast majority of DHT blockers actually work to inhibit the enzyme 5α-reductase which thereby reduces the production of DHT. So they’re not so much blocking DHT as they are limiting its production.
Just as too much DHT can have negative effects, so can too little DHT. The effects are especially pronounced in men with symptoms such as loss of libido, inability to get or maintain an erection, and low ejaculatory volume.
Niacin (vitamin B3) is an essential human nutrient, and one which can be found in high quantities in a variety of foods. Its main claim to fame when it comes to fighting hair loss is its ability to increase blood circulation in the scalp.
There are many hair loss causes, but a major factor in your hair’s health is its access to a continuous blood flow.
When blood flow is restricted, it can lead to brittle hair which easily breaks. This can also compound the effects of DHT, as no blood flow means there’s no way for chemicals (including DHT) to be removed from the follicle.
And did you know that men with early Male-Pattern Baldness (MPB) had subcutaneous blood flow that was 2.6 times less than their healthy counterparts?
All of this to say, blood flow is critical to hair health and niacin can help. How?
A common side effect of niacin supplementation is flushing. This occurs because niacin is known to dilate the blood vessels, and this increases blood flow to the face. Niacin can even reduce the viscosity of blood, so it flows more easily through your body!
Other benefits of niacin supplementation include anti-inflammatory effects (great for reversing hair follicle miniaturization) and increased keratin synthesis.
So, how can you get more niacin into your diet? Include these foods:
Avocado
Sunflower Seeds
Green Peas
Liver
Fish (including fish oils)
Mushrooms
You can also take a daily niacin supplement, but it’s best to speak with your doctor before doing so.
Biotin – Vitamin B7
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, plays a major role in the metabolism of food. It’s also been shown to be a major component of the hair, skin, and nails, as biotin functions as a protein synthesizer. As keratin is the protein found within the mentioned three structures, it makes sense that the presence of biotin is important.
Are you still unsure of biotin’s role in hair health? Let’s take a look at the effects of biotin deficiency.
Biotin is found in abundance in the foods we eat, and it can even be produced by healthy guy flora. And even with biotin deficiency being rare, researchers have been able to study its effects.
To name just a few of the symptoms of biotin deficiency, they are:
Seizures;
Hypotonia;
Ataxia;
Nail weakness;
Dermatitis; and
Hair loss
So, how can you be sure you’re getting an appropriate amount of biotin in your diet? Include foods such as:
Beef liver;
Egg, whole;
Salmon, pink;
Pork chop;
Sunflower seeds;
Sweet potato; and
Almonds
You can even find biotin in a variety of multivitamins, especially those aimed at hair, nail, and skin health.
Zinc and Selenium
Zinc and selenium are two trace elements that are often discussed together, and for good reason. They’re often found together in many cosmetic formulations (such as face wash), and both play a critical role in the human body.
As antioxidants, zinc and selenium are vital in the fight against free radicals. They protect the skin (and other organs) from aging, and keep many cellular processes functioning properly as a result.
However, proteins aren’t just naturally present within the body. Instead, they must be synthesized. This is done through various processes, and protein synthesizers such as zinc and selenium help to make this happen.
