Is hair loss reversible?

PS

Paul Saladino49m · 2023-08-22

Claims Made

134

Claims Supported

104

Support Rate

78%

Support rate

104 of 134 claims supported

104 supported30 partial / not

Claims from this content

102

Well SupportedTaurine levels decline with aging and taurine supplementation extended lifespan in mice.Well SupportedHeart & Soil supplements are freeze-dried and sourced from grass-fed, regeneratively raised animals in New Zealand.Well SupportedHeme iron from animal foods like spleen and liver is more bioavailable than plant-based iron and is necessary for repletion.Well SupportedA carnivore diet improved hair density in a person with male pattern hair loss who had side effects from finasteride.Well Supported

Discussion

Native comments, Twitter mentions, and Reddit threads about this content — surfaced together so the conversation isn't fragmented across platforms.

M

Share your read of this content…

Posting publicly as you · linked to your social profiles

Sort by:

AV

A. Volkovreader

4h

Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.

NP

N. Park

2d

Would love a "what would change this verdict" RSS feed. Sign me up if it exists.

Anecdotes suggest vegan diets can cause hair loss due to deficiencies in bioavailable nutrients from animal foods.

Well SupportedLiver and egg yolks are rich sources of folate.

Well SupportedMicronutrient deficiency may be a risk factor for the development, prevention, and treatment of alopecia.

Well SupportedConsuming oysters with beans or tortillas significantly reduces zinc absorption.

Well SupportedThe 'Skin Hair and Nails' supplement from Heart and Soil contains trachea, cartilage, bone marrow, and liver for skin, hair, and nails.

Well SupportedTaurine may benefit longevity and is involved in hair loss.

Well SupportedVitamin B12 is not found in any plant foods globally.

Well SupportedAnimal fat, including butter and steak, is a good source of vitamin E.

Not SupportedCurcumin may negatively affect testosterone production in both men and women, including in the context of prostate cancer treatment.

Well SupportedPhytic acid in plant foods like legumes and whole grains binds to minerals such as zinc, copper, magnesium, and selenium, reducing their absorption.

Well SupportedOysters and red meat are good sources of bioavailable zinc.

Well SupportedMeats, poultry, and seafood are rich sources of zinc.

Well SupportedIndividuals with autoimmune issues may consider cutting out vegetables and grains, starting with seed oils and processed foods.

Well SupportedPumpkin seeds contain zinc, but its bioavailability is low due to phytic acid.

Well SupportedMeat provides approximately 25mg of magnesium per 100g.

Well SupportedBioavailable zinc is primarily obtained from animal foods, with minimal to no bioavailability from plant sources.

Well SupportedIt is preferable to obtain vitamin D naturally through sunlight and diet.

Well SupportedCarnitine, in conjunction with other nutrients and cofactors, was beneficial for hair regrowth and slowing the progression of androgenic alopecia.

Partially SupportedSupplementation with L-carnitine has been shown to improve hair regrowth.

Well SupportedL-carnitine is most prevalent in meat, particularly beef, but is also available from non-meat sources.

Partially SupportedWomen with patterned hair loss often have iron deficiency correctable by consuming meat.

Partially SupportedFolic acid does not occur in nature; tetrahydrofolate or methylfolate are naturally occurring forms of folate.

Partially SupportedRaw whey protein may decrease rates of asthma, eczema, and allergies compared to pasteurized milk.

Partially SupportedA vegan diet can be associated with hair thinning, brittleness, and balding, which may improve on a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedDeficiencies in zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium, B12, E, D, and folate have been observed in individuals with androgenic alopecia.

Partially SupportedLiver is the best source of copper, with insignificant amounts in muscle meat and questionable bioavailability in mushrooms.

Not SupportedMedications like ibuprofen and nutraceuticals like turmeric only cover inflammation symptoms and do not treat the root cause.

Partially SupportedAnimal foods are a better source of selenium for humans than Brazil nuts due to variability, potential toxicity, and heavy metal accumulation in nuts.

Partially SupportedMagnesium deficiency is not observed on animal-based diets, and magnesium is more bioavailable from animal sources than plant sources.

Not SupportedMega-dosing resveratrol is not recommended for men as it has been shown to decrease androgens.

Partially SupportedMagnesium's primary historical source was likely water, and plant-based magnesium is not highly bioavailable due to oxalates and phytic acid.

Not SupportedTurmeric should not be used to address inflammation, as it may have negative side effects like lowering androgens.

Partially SupportedIncluding more animal foods in the diet has improved hair loss in men and women.

Partially SupportedOmega-3 fatty acids and iodine can be obtained from sources other than fish, such as egg yolks, animal fat, meat, and organs.

Partially SupportedSupplementing deficiencies in iron, vitamin D, folate, B12, and selenium can improve premature graying.

Not SupportedFinasteride may have terrifying symptoms associated with post-finasteride syndrome.

Partially SupportedPea protein and hemp protein are less preferable than whey or hydrolyzed beef protein.

Not SupportedMany foods claimed to improve prostate cancer by lowering androgens are concerning for healthy males.

Well SupportedFemales are more prone to iron deficiency than males due to menstruation.

Well SupportedAndrogenic alopecia can be related to nutrient deficiency, specifically iron and possibly lysine.

Partially SupportedSteak and liver are good sources of L-Carnitine and other nutrients beneficial for hair.

Partially SupportedPaul Saladino measured his vitamin E levels above the reference range while consuming an animal-based diet.

Partially SupportedDeficiencies in the amino acid L-lysine have been linked with hair loss.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet provides essential nutrients.

Partially SupportedHeart and Soil uses glass bottles for their supplements to minimize plastic and potential contamination.

Not SupportedSoy protein isolate suppresses androgen receptor expression.

Partially SupportedZinc deficiency was the most common predictor of failure or success in treating androgenetic alopecia with 5% topical minoxidil and trace elements.

Partially SupportedZinc is important for hair loss prevention and improvement, particularly in androgenic alopecia.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet was used by an individual to heal alopecia areata.

Not SupportedThe narrative that DHT is the root cause of male pattern hair loss and must be abolished is not fully convincing.

Partially SupportedMeat, eggs, and liver contain nutrients like taurine, carnitine, B12, iron, zinc, and branched-chain amino acids that can slow, prevent, or reverse hair loss.

Partially SupportedBiotin, associated with hair, skin, and nail beautification, is found in high-quality animal food sources like liver and egg yolks.

Partially SupportedThe Heart & Soil Animal-Based 30 challenge is a free August event with resources, discounts, guides, and recipes aimed at potentially regrowing hair.

Not SupportedShampoos often contain parabens, phthalates, and fragrances that can be absorbed through the scalp.

Partially SupportedLarge double-blind placebo-controlled trials are needed to determine the effect of specific nutrient supplementation on hair growth in individuals with micronutrient deficiency and non-scarring alopecia.

Partially SupportedThe speaker takes Hair Skin and Nails supplement, beef organs, raw milk, eggs, meat, fruit, honey, and kefir daily.

Partially SupportedThe 'Hair Skin and Nails' supplement from Heart & Soil is recommended for hair growth after extreme hair loss on a vegan diet.

Not SupportedProtein powders containing artificial sweeteners like stevia or sucralose are not recommended.

Not SupportedGetting Vitamin E from canola oil or seed oils is unnecessary.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet consists of meat, organs, animal fat, and salt, and is also referred to as ketovor.

Partially SupportedAlopecia areata may improve by removing vegetables from the diet after eliminating processed foods and seed oils.

Partially SupportedThe speaker's SIBO has resolved.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet includes organs, meat, fruit, honey, and raw dairy, and is considered nutrient-rich and low in plant toxins.

Partially SupportedA topical lotion and a systemic nutritional supplement both reduced hair loss and increased the anagen to telogen hair ratio in subjects with androgenetic alopecia.

Partially SupportedAn oral supplement containing hydrolyzed fish collagen, taurine, cysteine, methionine, iron, and selenium was effective in subjects with hair loss.

Partially SupportedZinc deficiency is linked to various skin issues, including chelitis.

Partially SupportedThe supplement TRX2, containing L-Carnitine, zinc, niacin, biotin, branched amino acids, and selenium, improved androgenetic alopecia.

Partially SupportedZinc supplementation can restore telogen effluvium.

Partially SupportedIron deficiency can lead to premature graying.

Not SupportedThe paradigm that hair loss is exclusively caused by excess DHT may lead to harmful dietary recommendations.

Not SupportedPost-finasteride syndrome can cause a wide range of severe symptoms including loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, genital sensitivity issues, ejaculatory problems, infertility, penis shrinkage, Peyronie's disease, testicular pain, gynecomastia, chronic fatigue, muscle weakness/atrophy, joint pain, dry skin, memory problems, slow thinking, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Partially SupportedThe animal-based diet is less restrictive than a carnivore diet and is thought to be similar to ancestral hunter-gatherer diets.

Partially SupportedWashing hair with water alone is sufficient to remove plaque and avoid absorption of potentially harmful chemicals from shampoo.

Partially SupportedSupplementing with lamb's heart and liver improved hair growth in areas where hair was previously absent.

Partially SupportedMen with androgenetic alopecia showed deficiencies in zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium, and vitamins B12 and folate.

Partially SupportedMeat and saturated fat can improve androgen receptor density in men.

Not SupportedVegan and plant-based diets can be deficient in essential nutrients and bioavailable forms of vitamins and minerals crucial for proper hair growth.

Partially SupportedSelenocysteine is superior to selenomethionine for human health.

Not SupportedThe narrative that excess androgens, specifically DHT, are the root cause of androgenetic alopecia is not fully convincing, and finasteride should not be recommended due to potential risks and the benefits of DHT.

Not SupportedKale, lettuce, mushroom extracts, and pasteurized milk may worsen eczema and autoimmune conditions.

Partially SupportedWashing hair with raw eggs requires a cooler shower to avoid cooking the eggs in the hair.

Partially SupportedOsteoarthritis may be connected to autoimmune factors and oxalate deposition.

Partially SupportedPost-finasteride syndrome may occur in 2% of males and is possibly more prevalent than reported.

Partially SupportedTelogen effluvium is a type of hair loss occurring during the telogen phase of the hair growth cycle.

Partially SupportedAn increased anagen to telogen hair ratio signifies younger hair, indicating a formulation slows androgenetic alopecia.

Partially SupportedDHT plays roles in maintaining penis size, sexual stimulation, pleasure, and orgasm.

Partially SupportedFor female androgenetic alopecia, optimal hair growth potential exists when B12 levels are between 300-1000 ng/L, hemoglobin is >13 g/dL, and serum ferritin is >70 ng/mL.

Partially SupportedImproving B12, bioavailable iron, zinc, carnitine, and taurine stores through diet, particularly by consuming steak and liver, can support hair follicles in women with FAGA.

Partially SupportedAn oral supplement containing hydrolyzed fish collagen, taurine, cysteine, methionine, iron, and selenium improved clinical efficacy of anti-hair loss treatments.

Partially SupportedTaurine was taken up by human hair follicles, promoted hair survival in vitro, and prevented TGF-beta 1-induced negative effects on the hair follicle.

Partially SupportedCurcumin's modulation of akr1c2 decreases testosterone production in prostate cancer models and likely in healthy males.

Not SupportedTurmeric (curcumin), flaxseed, resveratrol, and soy should be avoided by healthy males due to their potential to decrease androgens or androgen receptor density.

Not SupportedMainstream hair loss therapies, such as finasteride (Propecia), have potentially serious side effects.

Partially SupportedTopical minoxidil for androgenic alopecia appears to have significantly fewer side effects than finasteride.

Partially SupportedZinc supplementation may be helpful for alopecia areata patients with low serum zinc levels and for other types of hair loss.

Partially SupportedConsuming beef and eggs resulted in hair regrowth, increased thickness, and reduced graying.

Partially SupportedThe hair growth cycle includes an anagen phase, a catagen phase, and a telogen phase.

Partially SupportedSwitching from a whole foods plant-based diet to a ketogenic carnivore diet significantly reduced hair loss.