can being a vegatarian be the reason my hair seems to be falling out like crazy?

Answer 1

I have the same problem.
I'm not really sure of the answer, sorry.. but definitely you're not getting enough nutrients.

I take multivitamins daily, and try to incorporate as much protein as I can into my diet, instead of just bread/vegetables/etc.

Answer 2

A symptom of Thyroid trouble is hair falling out. My has been falling out for the last three years and I can see my head underneath now. I had a blood test for thyroid but it wasn't that. It was a relief but I still don't know what's causing it. It's certainly not being a vegetarian - I've not eaten anything with a face for 30 years.

Answer 3

No, that most likely has to do with your genes or stress. Vegetarians tend to get more protien than meat eaters so regardless of what people say it is not a protien dificiency. Try taking some time off to relax and reduce stress or if your family has thinning hair talk to your hair dresser and see what they recommend. A few oil treatments would probably work very well. I use sandalwood and jojoba oil one a week in my hair and leave it in for 24 hours and it has made my already thick hair thicker.

Answer 4

When I first became a vegetarian (18 years ago) I experienced the same thing. I was told that any significant changes in diet can cause this to happen. Eventually it stopped and I have a very full head of thick hair now. It was a few months but give your body time to adjust.

Answer 5

Take Omega 3-6-9 pills, here's a brand that makes one pill with all of the omega's (Webber naturals, omega 3-6-9)
And try taking an iron supplement too. That's probably it.
Hope I helped =)

Answer 6

No.

You see a lot more meat eaters than vegetarians with massive hair loss. Largely because the veg-heads are more conscious of things. However, there are junk food veg-heads too. So...

Very likly it is your shampoo.

Sodium Laurel (and Laureth) Sulfate is well known to cause hair loss. But it is the number one ingredient in most shampoos.

Why?

So they can sell us rogaine and the like.

Switch to a natural shampoo. Check the label. I'm fond of Knotty Boy bar shampoos. They RULE!

http://www.knottyboy.com/

Answer 7

Being a vegetarian in itself is probably not the reason. If it is because of your diet, then it needs to be changed, but that doesn't mean including meat products or anything like that--almost any nutritional deficiency can be corrected without using animal products.

Answer 8

hair loss is common amongst those who choose to eat well.
many are un-aware of the soy-thyroid connection. eating too much soy based foods or not enough can cause hair loss.
protein also plays a role. ask your doctor how much protein is normal for your age and height.

my son is a lacto-ovo-pecto vegatarian. he still consumes dairy and eggs and takes an omega 3 fish oil capsule.

he has figured out that soy protein twice a week is good for him. he has whey protein everyother day. black beans often as well as leafy greens and other vegatables and fruits.

usually a person can tell if they are not getting enough protein-it can cause depression or mood swings if you dont get enough, but i dont think protein has more to do with hair loss than that of soy.

Answer 9

Bingo.

Go to a doctor and work out a healthy diet. Just because you are vegetarian, does not mean your diet is healthy at all. You obviously need more nutrients than your current food is giving you.

Answer 10

I just found out that too much Vitamin A can cause hairloss.
Talk to your Dr. about your diet and what vitamins you need to take