Beware Of Rontok Hair On A Diet, It Could Be A Sign That The Body Lacks Nutrition

Illustration of hair loss. (freepic)

JAKARTA - Hair loss is a natural thing experienced by anyone. According to the Bambang Hospital Hair Center, Seoul National University, a person generally loses between 50 and 70 strands of hair every day.

However, if the number of hairs that fall out exceeds 100 strands and occurs continuously, especially until the hair looks thin and fragile, this can be a signal of health problems, including a lack of nutrition due to extreme diets.

Launching The Korea Times (5/8), experts highlight that an unbalanced diet and stress due to too strict food restrictions can trigger hair loss significantly.

When important nutrition is not met, more hair is out than growing. This is what causes hair to run out," said Dr. Park Yong-woo, a family medicine specialist.

He also added that intense visits usually start from the ubun-ubun area, with hair that looks weaker and thinner. In addition, hair that feels dry, easily broken, and fragile while on a diet can be a warning to stop the diet temporarily and start prioritizing the fulfillment of balanced nutrition.

A study from the University of Toronto published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health also supports the statement. The results show that low-carb and fat diets are closely related to the increasing risk of depression, which indirectly contributes to hair loss.

Nutrition deficiency due to strict diets often causes the body to experience important substance deficits such as iron, zinc, vitamin B, vitamin D, folic acid, and biotins all these substances have a major role in strengthening and growing healthy hair.

For this reason, maintaining a balanced diet is highly recommended. Some of the following foods are known to be very good for supporting hair health:

Fat fish such as salmon and macaques are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B, which can hydrate the scalp and stimulate hair growth.

Eggs, as a source of protein, biotin, and essential amino acids, help strengthen hair stems and prevent damage.

Spinach contains high iron that stimulates the work of hair follicles.

Soybean products such as tofu and soybean milk contain isoflavonoid which helps reduce the hormone cause of kerontokan (DHT).

Soybeans are also rich in polyphenolic antioxidants that protect hair cells from damage.

Dr. Park emphasized the importance of maintaining a holistic daily nutritional intake. Diet is not only a matter of losing weight, but also how to keep the body's function optimal, including hair health," he concluded.