Is there a way to reverse male (and female) hair loss? With Robert English

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Paul Saladino2h 1m · 2021-05-18

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Well SupportedAn animal-based diet consisting of meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy may help with gut issues or autoimmune conditions.Well SupportedMost individuals can obtain sufficient omega-3 fatty acids from grass-fed animal fats like suet or tallow, negating the need for excessive omega-3 consumption.Well SupportedOrgan meats are among the most nutrient-dense foods, providing nutrients essential for optimal brain and bone development.Well SupportedDHT causes facial hair growth and scalp hair loss due to genetically determined differences in receptor sensitivity and density.Well Supported

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A carnivore diet improved hair density in a person with male pattern hair loss who had side effects from finasteride.

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

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

Well SupportedPhytohemaglutinin, a lectin in beans, has been associated with food poisoning and causes leaky gut and dysbiosis in animal models.

Well SupportedConsuming a few ounces of liver daily does not raise concerns about copper toxicity due to the presence of zinc.

Well SupportedEating organs provides nutrients not found in vegetables and enhances overall health.

Well SupportedPaul Saladino uses red plastic sheets over the refrigerator light to protect his circadian rhythm at night.

Well SupportedCombining botox with finasteride can lead to a 35% increase in hair count over a year.

Well SupportedHigh alpha diversity in the gut microbiome can be maintained on zero-fiber diets, including meat and organ-based diets.

Well SupportedIncorporating desiccated organ capsules is an easy way to increase organ consumption and can improve how people feel and overall health.

Well SupportedFecal microbiota transplant from a healthy donor reversed graying hair and thickened hair in an individual with alopecia areata and gut dysbiosis.

Well SupportedBoth men and women convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a more potent hormone due to its higher binding affinity for the Androgen Receptor (AR).

Well SupportedJoovv pioneered red light therapy technology by isolating red and near-infrared wavelengths and making them accessible for home use.

Well SupportedPractices like dry needling, scalp massage, or other methods to improve blood flow to the scalp can be beneficial for hair growth.

Well SupportedFinasteride stops hair loss in 80-90% of men over two years and increases hair count by 10%.

Well SupportedAdequate dihydrotestosterone (DHT) production is necessary for full physical maturation during adolescence.

Well SupportedMinoxidil increases blood flow to hair follicles through vasodilation, extending the anagen phase of hair growth.

Partially SupportedPattern hair loss is androgenic and has a genetic predisposition.

Partially SupportedMicroneedling, even without minoxidil, has been shown to increase hair counts in control groups of studies.

Partially SupportedInjury-related telogen effluvium, such as from head trauma, can cause temporary hair loss that may grow back.

Partially SupportedScalp massage and tiny needling devices may help with hair growth by relaxing scalp muscles or creating inflammation at the dermal papillae level.

Partially SupportedAcute stressors raise inflammation, signaling hair to exit the hair cycle faster, leading to premature shedding and fewer hairs growing back.

Partially SupportedInuit and Hadza cultures consume organs from the animals they eat, suggesting organs are evolutionarily consistent and critical for human diets.

Partially SupportedPattern hair loss is primarily caused by DHT, which induces transforming growth factor beta-1 and leads to apoptosis in dermal papilla cells.

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

Partially SupportedImprovements in hair loss may be overexpressed in the carnivore community compared to low-carbohydrate diets.

Partially SupportedSacredHunting.com offers instruction in hunting basics, including trapping, killing, and field dressing wild game.

Partially SupportedWithin a week of starting the carnivore diet, a member observed cosmetic decreases in hair shedding.

Well SupportedHair loss is an ongoing process from age 30 to 50, with noticeable thinning typically becoming apparent by age 50.

Well SupportedStress can lead to excessive hair shedding and accelerate hair follicle miniaturization.

Well SupportedFinasteride has a lower risk of sexual side effects than commonly perceived, with a 0.5% difference compared to placebo in large, controlled studies.

Not SupportedSpecies-appropriate carbohydrates consumed by healthy humans ancestrally are unlikely to feed bacteria that increase beta-glucuronidase levels.

Well SupportedAstaxanthin has been shown in double-blind placebo-controlled studies to improve skin quality and potentially enhance collagen synthesis.

Partially SupportedSome individuals experience significant improvements in pattern hair loss through diet alone.

Well SupportedBotox injections on the scalp can relieve tension, potentially increasing blood flow to hair follicles and stimulating hair growth.

Partially SupportedPattern hair loss has significantly increased among young men in China since 2010, correlating with Westernization.

Partially SupportedHumans possess metabolic flexibility, which extends to their microbes, enabling adaptation to periods of low carbohydrate and low fiber intake.

Partially SupportedUnderstanding the individual causes of hair loss is crucial for achieving desired outcomes.

Partially SupportedVitamin D deficiency in Americans corresponds with telogen effluvium-based shedding.

Partially SupportedThe speaker experienced a complete cessation of food cravings and improved energy levels and mental clarity on a carnivore diet.

Partially SupportedDihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels should be maintained within an optimal range, avoiding both excessively low and excessively high levels.

Partially SupportedAddressing underlying health factors may be crucial for individuals non-responsive to finasteride for hair loss.

Partially SupportedAndrogen receptor co-activators like Hic5 and Ara55 may intensify DHT's effects on scalp cells, leading to miniaturization, and might be absent in beard and chest hairs.

Partially SupportedDHT attacks dermal papilla cells in pattern hair loss, inducing TGF-beta 1 and apoptosis.

Partially SupportedCollagen capsules containing organ meats can increase dietary intake.

Partially SupportedAstaxanthin inhibits 5-alpha reductase 2, which may warrant caution when combining it with other supplements.

Partially SupportedPiperine found in pepper inhibits UDP-glucuronosyltransferase in the liver, which is involved in detoxification.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet has led to improvements in autoimmune disorders, skin health, digestion, and weight loss without significant skin sagging.

Partially SupportedThe best-case results for finasteride show significant hair density improvement over two years in a small percentage of responders.

Partially SupportedStress can cause hair shedding and accelerate pattern hair loss in predisposed individuals.

Partially SupportedPersistent and high tension in scalp tissues can induce androgen cofactors and influence adjacent cells like dermal papilla cells.

Partially Supported75% of individuals adhering to scalp massage techniques for 8+ months reported either complete stabilization or some regrowth of pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedMicroneedling can improve scar tissue outcomes in the scalp and skin by eliciting an acute inflammatory response that signals to reduce scar tissue and initiate anagen signaling for improved hair counts.

Partially SupportedParafollicular fibrosis accumulates with hair loss and is not targeted by finasteride.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet can provide all necessary nutrients without vegetables.

Partially SupportedAfter use, DHT binds with glucuronidase transferase and glucuronic acid for excretion through stool.

Partially SupportedGerm-free mice lacking a microbiome excreted essentially all DHT entering their small intestine, indicating a lack of reactivation and recirculation.

Not SupportedLong-term low-carbohydrate diets can lead to problems such as palpitations and muscle cramps, and do not work long-term for humans.

Not SupportedHair mineral analysis is unreliable for assessing total body mineral levels, as hair reflects excretion rather than body stores.

Partially SupportedHair shedding disorders are almost always temporary, with hair cycles normalizing and hair returning to normal within 3-8 months after addressing the underlying cause.

Partially SupportedPattern hair loss is likely accelerating in the developed world because underlying health factors are not being addressed.

Partially SupportedThe dermal papilla cell cluster is crucial for hair follicle size, and reduced count leads to thinner hair.

Partially SupportedPattern hair loss may be accelerating in the developed world due to unaddressed factors.

Partially SupportedSupplemental astaxanthin, at typical milligram dosages, can reduce 5-alpha reductase activity.

Partially SupportedScalp perimeter botox injections showed 75-79% response rates and 18-21% hair regrowth in replication studies.

Partially SupportedAccelerated hair follicle cycling can speed up androgenic alopecia processes.

Partially SupportedHealthy human men have 70-fold more activated DHT in their stools than circulating in their blood, suggesting a significant reservoir of DHT within the gut.

Partially SupportedFinasteride may only stop the progression of pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedHair loss can be broadly categorized into pattern hair loss and hair cycle/shedding disorders.

Partially SupportedThe DHT-driven explanation for pattern hair loss is true but incomplete.

Partially SupportedPattern hair loss progression requires hair shedding as part of the natural hair cycle.

Partially SupportedGut bacteria influence serum testosterone and DHT levels, and testosterone can alter gut microbiome composition.

Partially SupportedStress, nutrient deficiencies, and factors causing increased telogen effluvium likely accelerate androgenic alopecia.

Partially SupportedDHT levels increase in steroid users due to higher testosterone leading to increased conversion of free testosterone to DHT.

Partially SupportedIndividuals can avoid pattern hair loss into old age by avoiding factors that accelerate its onset.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet might reduce inflammation and gut dysbiosis to a significant degree, potentially explaining its association with hair loss recovery.

Partially SupportedMen with a type 2 5-alpha reductase deficiency, despite normal testosterone levels, did not experience male pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedGut bacteria significantly influence the excretion of hormones like testosterone and DHT.

Partially SupportedSalmon roe may possess type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibiting properties.

Partially SupportedAstaxanthin occurs naturally in foods such as shrimp, some seafood, and salmon roe.

Partially SupportedTestosterone can compensate for reduced DHT in men training with finasteride and dutasteride, showing no change in subcutaneous fat or muscle tissue density.

Partially SupportedThe definition of a carnivore diet varies significantly among individuals.

Partially SupportedMale pattern hair loss is a chronic, progressive disorder characterized by temple and crown thinning, potentially leading to a bald scalp, and is common in Western populations.

Partially SupportedGenetics influence hair follicle miniaturization rate, but overall hair shedding depends on lifestyle and environmental factors.

Partially SupportedMassaging the scalp perimeter may release chronic muscle contraction and reduce tension, similar to botox.

Partially SupportedThe roles of wisdom teeth and the appendix in the human body are debated, with evidence suggesting they may have functions beyond being vestigial.

Partially SupportedThe link between blood flow and hair follicles warrants careful examination.

Partially SupportedMany people are non-responders to certain hair loss drugs due to unaddressed underlying factors.

Partially SupportedHair loss from head injury can regrow and is distinct from androgenic alopecia.

Partially SupportedPattern hair loss is mediated by DHT and genetics.

Partially SupportedDiet is a negative regulator for hair loss, exacerbating inflammation and nutrient deficiencies, but not capable of stopping or reversing pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedModerate amounts of low-toxicity carbohydrates can help restore athletic performance.

Partially SupportedRobert English has reversed male pattern balding and hair loss using specific methods.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet is unique in its ability to effectively eliminate carbohydrates and fiber, which are primary food sources for gut microbiome bacteria.

Partially SupportedDietary, environmental, lifestyle choices, and untreated chronic conditions accelerate pattern hair loss in genetically predisposed individuals.

Partially SupportedExcluding lectin-containing foods may prevent gut dysbiosis by protecting the gut's mucus-producing cells.

Partially SupportedAutoimmune and scarring forms of hair loss are related to immune system dysregulation attacking hair follicles, often triggered by environmental factors and gut dysbiosis.

Partially SupportedFecal microbiota transplantation can treat autoimmune hair loss disorders associated with gut dysbiosis.

Partially SupportedHigh levels of beta-glucuronidase in the gut are correlated with dysbiosis in humans.

Not SupportedAbolishing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in men may have negative effects on performance.

Partially SupportedMany perceived hair loss improvements on ketogenic or low-carb diets may be due to telogen effluvium rather than pattern hair loss recovery.

Partially SupportedGray hair is typically considered a natural aging phenomenon, with two types: age-associated genetic graying and younger/accelerated graying.

Partially SupportedFinasteride reduces dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a metabolite of testosterone linked to male pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedMen castrated before puberty were protected from male pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedMinoxidil may slow hair loss and promote hair regrowth by improving vasodilation and modulating prostaglandins.

Partially SupportedDihydrotestosterone (DHT) is causally linked to male pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedStudies on farmers do not show a difference in graying rates compared to office workers.

Partially SupportedMinoxidil used twice daily did not prevent hair loss progression over four years.

Partially SupportedBotox for hair loss may be a viable alternative to finasteride.

Partially SupportedPattern baldness may be influenced by factors other than genetics, such as chronic contraction of scalp perimeter muscles.

Partially SupportedHair loss can be caused by factors beyond androgenic alopecia, including alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.

Partially SupportedNutrients can promote proper regeneration of hair when hair is naturally shed, which is relevant to hair loss.

Partially SupportedAstaxanthin from food sources may inhibit 5-alpha reductase at lower, transient concentrations than supplemental forms.

Partially SupportedImproving hair loss involves targeting DHT and identifying causes of hair shedding to normalize the hair cycle.

Partially SupportedGerm-free mice with perfect hormone regulation had larger testes and healthier livers with higher testosterone levels compared to conventionally raised mice.

Partially SupportedA Western diet, rather than carbohydrates in general, is likely responsible for high levels of beta-glucuronidase.

Partially Supported100% of dermatologists observed patients over 13 years old show signs of hair follicle miniaturization, indicating ubiquitous genetic predispositions for pattern hair loss in Westernized populations.

Partially SupportedThe microbiome can utilize protein as a food source, not just fiber, which can shift bacterial populations in the gut.

Partially SupportedChronic scalp tension can lead to fibrosis and increased TGF-beta 1, similar to processes in other tissues.

Partially SupportedThe speaker would have taken finasteride, experienced no side effects or impact on athletic performance, and seen solid hair regrowth.

Not SupportedRestrictive diets can lead to nutrient deficiencies that exacerbate hair loss.

Not SupportedConsuming large amounts of plant seeds or compounds that inhibit UDP-glucuronosyltransferase may cause problems with detoxification.

Partially SupportedGray hair can result from a depletion of melanocyte stem cells or from inflammatory destruction of melanin cells.

Partially SupportedLiver is a good source of copper, essential for diamine oxidase production and melanin production in hair cells.

Partially SupportedIn the catagen (resting) stage of the hair cycle, the hair strand disconnects from the dermal papillae, leading to degeneration of the dermal papillae and their capillary networks.

Partially SupportedScalp muscle contraction may reduce blood flow to the scalp, potentially favoring DHT conversion over estrogen.

Partially SupportedReducing scalp tension may decrease inflammation-mediated DHT cascade and improve blood flow, favoring testosterone conversion to estradiol over DHT.

Partially SupportedFinasteride is a type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibitor developed as a DHT reducer to treat pattern hair loss.

Partially SupportedFree open-access research papers, demonstration videos, and instructions for hair massages are available at perfecthairhealth.com.

Partially SupportedSaw palmetto may cause sexual dysfunction and brain fog in European/Caucasian populations, but is used as an aphrodisiac in Native American cultures.

Partially SupportedFinasteride is an effective DHT-reducing treatment for hair loss, but other factors beyond genetics and DHT may contribute to increased hair loss on the top of the scalp.

Partially SupportedThe fear of finasteride's side effects may be psychosomatic.

Partially SupportedThe hair cycle is an inflammatory process that can produce reactive oxygen species damaging melanin and melanocyte stem cells, potentially leading to faster graying in individuals with aggressive hair cycles.

Not SupportedThe speaker experienced significant hair loss and was hesitant to take finasteride long-term.

Partially SupportedRemoving carbohydrates entirely from the diet can lead to a reduction in the total population of gut bacteria and potentially create greater gut microbiome diversity.

Partially SupportedThe carnivore diet may lead to a reduction in beta-glucuronidase activity due to an absolute drop in bacteria population and a relative increase in species diversity.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet can improve skin quality, cognitive function, memory, and sleep quality.

Not SupportedTargeting only DHT to address male pattern hair loss is insufficient for significant results.

Partially SupportedA tight scalp is observed in approximately 80% of individuals with androgenetic alopecia.

Partially SupportedRobert English has published research papers on hair regrowth available on his website.

Partially SupportedFull hair regrowth is possible and supported by evidence.

Not SupportedA vegan diet can potentially lead to hair loss due to nutrient deficiencies or hypothyroidism from excessive isothiocyanates.

Not SupportedThe understanding of nutrition, recommended daily allowances, and intake is either incorrect or significantly incomplete.

Not SupportedChildren in development should potentially avoid high intake of salmon roe due to the possibility of inhibiting DHT formation.

Partially SupportedRed meat is generally one of the least allergenic foods, and individuals on carnivore diets may not exhibit clinical deficiencies despite potential serum nutrient deficiencies.

Partially SupportedA carnivore diet may help resolve telogen effluvium, leading to hair density improvements and hairline sharpening.

Partially SupportedUDP-glucuronosyltransferase inhibitors should not be consumed in large quantities.

Partially SupportedIndividuals on a carnivore diet often report significant improvements in both hair loss and graying.

Partially SupportedBlood tests are the appropriate method for checking copper levels or other mineral levels.

Not SupportedGraying can be reversed in cases where individuals taking drugs for rheumatoid arthritis reversed their graying.

Not SupportedDoctors often have limited time to diagnose hair loss and may prescribe finasteride or minoxidil without exploring underlying health issues.

Partially SupportedAncestral foods like fish eggs were likely consumed historically, even if infrequently.

Limited ResearchReducing hormones like DHT at age 17 may impact development and athletic performance.

Partially SupportedStudies have investigated the effects of finasteride and dutasteride on muscle training performance in men over a year.

Partially SupportedFinasteride and dutasteride treat benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Partially SupportedJoovv's Generation 3.0 devices offer recovery plus mode with pulsed near-infrared light for cellular healing and ambient mode with lower intensity light to support sleep and circadian rhythms.

Partially SupportedBeef organ supplements improved joint pain, mental clarity, energy, stamina, and sleep quality over a couple of months.

Partially SupportedSaw palmetto has type 2 5-alpha reductase inhibiting activity but is less effective than finasteride in reducing DHT and has a short half-life.

Partially SupportedCopper deficiency can cause premature graying, and UV radiation may accelerate melanin and melanocyte stem cell damage.

Partially SupportedCosmetic hair regrowth outside of finasteride is noteworthy as finasteride efficacy plateaus.

Partially SupportedFinasteride's side effect profile can be influenced by individual attributes, such as handedness, with left-handed men potentially experiencing increased sexual functionality and right-handed men reporting more sexual side effects.

Partially SupportedTight scalp is a histological feature in approximately 80% of individuals with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) that may contribute to pattern baldness.

Partially SupportedReducing carbohydrates, increasing gut microbiome species diversity, and lowering beta-glucuronidase activity may reduce total circulating DHT levels.

Partially SupportedImproving endothelial function and increasing blood flow to the scalp can reverse or improve chronic conditions, including potentially androgenetic alopecia.

Partially SupportedSome individuals have improved their microbiome and seen significant hair loss disorder improvements without changing their diet.

Not SupportedReduced blood flow, potentially driven by hypoxic environments, may be a cause of pattern hair loss.