Does Diet Impact Hair Loss?

This hair loss article was written by Coalition hair restoration physician Dr. Carlos Wesley:

Reportedly, genes contribute less than 14% of explained variation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA) [Richards, et. al]. Since dietary changes may be the simplest starting point to preventing hair loss, this investigative study might be of interest to many of you.

Studying 354 men (ages 35-65), researchers found that frequent soybean drink consumption proved slightly protective against moderate to severe male pattern baldness (MPB). Rich in isoflavones (leading to increased antioxidant levels) soy consumption demonstrated some protection against genetic balding.

Dr. Carlos Wesley
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David
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