My friend from gentlemen's lodge has went on this crazy cult diet and is losing his hair. I have 2 questions actually. The next question is this. Should someone who is losing their hair go ahead and shave their head? Which looks better, a person with thinning hair or a shaved head?
2007-02-22 05:45:33 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Lack of protein and iron. Also certain vitamin or mineral deficiencies like zinc, copper, magnesium. Vegans must get adequate protein and iron and should probably supplement with vitamins and minerals. They need their calcium, omega 3(flax oil) and other things they may not be getting from being totally vegan. I'm not bashing veganism, I have a friend who is vegan and she is fine but she supplements and takes vegan protein shakes daily. I wish I had the will power to be vegan, we'd all be much healthier actually.
Tori
2007-02-22 06:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by Incognito 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
There is no evidence that a vegan diet causes hairloss. Shave your head if you're losing your hair. This way, once you lose the rest of it you will look pretty much the same and there will be no adjustment period when you have no choice. As for losing your hair in general, it's best to try to accept this fact without trying to figure out a way to try to hide it with a hat or a hairstyle that makes it look like you have more hair than you actually do. Losing your hair is a tough thing, but the sooner you accept it the better off you'll be. There are plenty of women out there who don't care about hairloss, don't panic, it's part of life. I say shave your head and don't think about it anymore.
2007-02-22 05:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 10⤊ 0⤋
A balanced vegan diet will not cause hair loss. Your friend must sort his diet out before he ends up with a serious medical condition - a trip to a qualified dietitian or nutritionist would be a good idea as they would be able to identify what essential nutrients he's cut out of his diet and causing this problem.
With regards to thinning hair, I think shaving it looks better. Never, EVER go for the comb over!
2007-02-25 08:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by Philippa 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As many other vegans with a wonderful, full, thick head of hair have already told you veganism doesn't cause hairloss. In fact, I haven't met a bald vegan yet! You also know that veganism isn't a cult. Also, most vegans I know wouldn't be seen dead or alive in a Gentleman's lodge - who'd cater for us there - no one!
It must be wonderful for you living in your dream world where vegans are the enemy and it's okay to kill inocent animals for fun. I'd hate to think you actually had to wake up and smell the coffee and realise you're wrong.
2007-02-22 22:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by H 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Vegan diets don't cause hair loss. They actually correct it.
Nor is veganism a crazy cult diet. It's a well thought out lifestyle choice.
While folks above me have stated protein deficiency causes hair loss, in actuality the opposite is true. Too much protein causes hair loss.
You've seen those dogs with "hot spots" and bald butts? Too much protein. Adding fresh brown rice to their diet corrects the problem. So of course pet food manufacturers jump on that and start presenting kibble forumulated with rice. Which is a waste of time and money.
Too much protein taxes the kidneys. Toxins start coming out your skin. It can often look like a mild sunburn.
Also, sodium laurel (and laureth) sulfate in your every day shampoo is known to cause hair loss. Then they try to sell us Rogain to counter the issue when all we need is a SLS free shampoo.
As to which looks better, that depends on the individual. Some men have very sexy skulls. Some don't.
2007-02-22 06:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 08:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. a vegan diet does not cause hair loss. his hair loss may be his age,his genes, stress, etc.thinning hair or a shaved head depends on the persons face and shape off head. also vegan is not a cult. please look up in all the journals you have,for the correct definition of 'cult".
2007-02-22 07:26:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
there is such a thing as being a junk food vegan -- you have to eat balanced meals when you are a vegan too. if he isn't getting enough fats he should suppliment with flax oils -- you need your omega 3s and 6s for thick hair. if his main protein is soy that is a bad idea -- it is full of estrogen which his body will counteract with testosterone production which will make your hair fall out.
2007-02-22 06:03:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I really dont appriciate you calling veganism a CULT diet because it isnt I also think its bull that it causes hair loss i am vegan and my hair is thicker then ever
2007-02-22 06:26:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't.
Crazy cult diet? That like 2 billion people in Eastern Asia follow? You don't know what you're talking about.
2007-02-23 14:12:15 · answer #10 · answered by LaissezFaire 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋