The secret to healthy and thick hair is here! Put an end to hair breakage and shedding this way!

Stating that research has observed that hair shedding begins within 1 to 6 months in diets consisting of 1,000 calories or less per day, Dermatology Specialist Dr. Oğuz Küçükçakır explained that hair growth returns to normal once the diet is normalized.

PAY ATTENTION TO PROTEIN INTAKE IN DIETS

Stating that not getting enough protein leads to a negative nitrogen balance, which causes hair loss, Küçükçakır said, "Shedding stops or decreases with increased protein intake.

In those who follow a diet of less than 1,000 calories per day, the basal metabolism slows down over time, which slows down the functioning of the thyroid glands and consequently causes hair loss.

PROTEIN DEFICIENCY CAUSES BALDNESS

It has also been reported that long-term fasting extends the half-life of male hormones, prolonging the destruction period and resulting in male-pattern baldness.

In the case of a deficiency in essential fatty acids known as omega-3, 6, and 9, which our body cannot synthesize and must obtain through diet, hair shedding begins within 2-4 months.

OMEGA REPAIRS THE SCALP IN 3 WEEKS

The most well-known foods containing omega-3 are salmon, Atlantic bonito, mackerel, bluefish, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, and purslane.

It has also been observed that the application of products containing topical omega-6 improves dandruff and redness on the scalp in 3 weeks, and hair changes in 3 months," he said.

THE MAIN CAUSE IS IRON DEFICIENCY

Stating that iron deficiency is among the most blamed factors associated with hair loss, Küçükçakır said, "Hair loss is one of the early signs of iron deficiency seen before anemia develops.

In iron deficiency, a decrease in stored iron and tissue iron is observed before the development of anemia.

To ensure healthy hair growth, the stored iron (ferritin) level must be 40 micrograms per liter.

WHAT ARE IRON-RICH FOODS?

The main iron-containing foods are red meat, liver, turkey, chicken, dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and cabbage, tuna, sardines, mackerel, haddock, legumes such as chickpeas and dried beans, nuts such as pistachios, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and almonds, dried fruits such as raisins, prunes, and dried figs, as well as eggs and molasses," he said.

FISH AND MEAT SHOULD BE CONSUMED FREQUENTLY

Stating that the mineral zinc ensures the healthy functioning of numerous enzymes that have important roles in the development of hair follicles, Küçükçakır said, "In zinc deficiency, hair loss and hair becoming white, sparse, short, and brittle are observed.

Shrimp, oysters, fish, meat, liver, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, all whole grains, walnuts, almonds, eggs, cheese, and milk are among the foods containing zinc.

THIS MAY BE WHY YOUR HAIR IS TURNING WHITE!

Copper deficiency is seen especially due to inadequate intake in long-term milk-based diets, in those with chronic malnutrition, or in certain genetic diseases.

It can cause many hair anomalies and the graying of hair by causing insufficient development of hair follicles.

The mineral copper can be obtained from foods such as olives, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, grapes, barley, brown bread, broccoli, beets, molasses, honey, oranges, lamb liver, beans, and peas," he stated.

Stating that another vitamin necessary for the healthy growth of our hair follicles is biotin, Küçükçakır said, "In its deficiency, thinning, breakage, and shedding of hair begin.

Biotin deficiency is observed especially in cases of excessive consumption of egg whites or in some genetic diseases. Biotin is most commonly found in egg yolks, nuts like hazelnuts and peanuts, and legumes.

VITAMIN C IS A CURE-ALL

In vitamin C deficiency, curling of the hair begins, and bending of the hair in many areas, known as corkscrew hair, starts.

It develops especially in the elderly, alcoholics, smokers, during long-term use of cortisone medications, and due to insufficient consumption of fresh vegetables or fruits.

Fresh vegetables and fruits meet our necessary vitamin C needs as foods containing vitamin C. Lemons, grapefruits, oranges, strawberries, kiwis, and black currants are among the fruits containing the most vitamin C.

Vegetables such as cabbage, tomatoes, rosehips, cauliflower, spinach, parsley, radishes, potatoes, and green peppers are among the sources of vitamin C as the vegetables containing the most vitamin C," he said.