A severe emotional or physical stressor – examples include thyroid disease, celiac disease and even childbirth – may lead to nutritional deficiencies and consequently, to hair loss, Janie Zeitlin, RDN, CDN cautions: “Any fad diet, especially a restrictive one, may similarly take a tremendous toll on you, and your hair."
What you can do: Seek professional help and strive to nourish your body with the proper fuel it deserves. “Eat a variety of brightly colored foods consisting of lean proteins, monounsaturated fats and fibers to protect your hair and consume all the vitamins and minerals you need. Focus on consuming unprocessed forms of lean protein (such as chicken breast, turkey breast, and salmon), consume Omega-3 fatty acids (such as walnuts and almonds) and make sure you’re getting enough iron, preferably from animal sources to enhance absorption,” Zeitlin advises.
