okay, I have a silly question. For that last several months I have decided to cut out red meat completely. I eat chicken and fish(salmon) instead. I have also noticed an increase of hair loss, and some minor thinning along my scalp. I heard somewhere that if you dont eat red meat you can loose hair permanently, is this true?
2007-10-23 15:23:35 · 9 answers · asked by portcharles 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
It could be age-related and coincidental. It could be genetic and coincidental.
I've been vegan for 5-1/2 years, and at my last visit to the hairdresser, she remarked that my hair grows fast. It's always grown fast, and being vegan hasn't changed that.
2007-10-23 15:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Stories.
Look around, there are plenty of people that eat meat who are totally or partially bald or in a stage somewhere in between.
My hair was thinning. I took a one year vacation working part time in another country. It was the most relaxing joyful time of my life. When I came back, my best friend was amazed that my hair had totally grown back. Was it the weather? Was it the total lack of stress? Was it the difference in food I was eating? I haven't been able to figure it out, but my hair slowly thinned again since. Time for another vacation.
My wife's father is from Hong Kong. He lived in N. America (not working, he had money enough not to work) for a few years and his hair was thinning -- he was looking old. He moved back to Hong Kong and the next time she saw him his hair had totally grown back and he looked at least 10 years younger. Is it the heat and humidity? Not everyone in HK is thick haired, many thin haired and bald. Where I went was Japan, and it was hot and humid there... but there are people in Japan too who are bald or with thinning hair...
I know people from all over the world who have the same questions because when they visit the home country on vacation their hair grows back. Many think it's the water, but I really think it's stress. I never felt stressed here, that is, until I took a one year vacation and wow... I felt like I had melted I was SO relaxed and happy -- I always thought I was stress free at home, but actually I guess I wasn't.
Well... the Chinese herbalist says I just think too much. He's bald on top but doesn't care a bit. Seems most men become bald on top but not the sides or back... even in ancient times men would go bald this way... genetics? Haven't a clue. Why go bald only on the head and not go bald all over the body? It's a really weird thing, and it has been said that testosterone blocks the hair growth... but again, why just in one specific area? Why are the eyebrows, underarms, eyelashes, etc. unaffected?
OK, more questions than answers here... sorry...
2007-10-23 15:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Scocasso ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hair loss affects both men and women. Here are some natural remedies that can help boost hair growth: https://bitly.im/aLXkS While genetics plays a role, there are other factors, including: hormonal imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation.
2016-05-15 04:26:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am nearly 60, have not eaten red meat for nearly ten years and have a full head of hair. QED.
2007-10-23 16:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're malnutritioned then you can lose hair. It has nothing to do with eating meat or not eating meat.
2007-10-26 14:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a coincidence. However coincidentally a person I know who is a vegan also lost his hair in the same way.
2007-10-23 15:30:01 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no. hair loss is a genetic trait...... it has VERY little to do with your food intake..now because you are eating less red meat, therefore less protein, it could accelorate it
2007-10-23 15:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
While it can be a genetic trait, it can also be a nutrient deficiency . . . hair is protein ... .so it is possible that protein and other nutrient deficiencies may exacerbate or contribute directly to hair loss.
2007-10-23 16:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by Skully 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no...i went to my doctor too because my hair was falling out and it was because i am anemic...took iron pills and my hair stopped falling out. Maybe that is your problem too?
2007-10-23 17:19:17 · answer #9 · answered by *~ME~* 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋