Fashions change and surprisingly people’s diets also change. Humans many years ago were suffering to find any food at all. But now, dieting became a fashion and new styles of diets emerge every day. Diets initially were about losing fat by restricting food. But, today they address different health issues or benefits. Finding a diet that fits you is difficult. You will need to research a lot to find something that completely meets your desires. And once you find the perfect diet, there might raise other issues. Such as the side effects of your diet that affect you. People are really into keto nowadays. With this low-carb, high-fat diet many people see side effects. Some even notice losing hair! How to stop keto hair loss? And how it happens? Let this blog post answer all about that so you can continue keto peacefully.
What is keto?
Before diving into all, we need to give a brief introduction. So, what is keto? A ketogenic diet is a diet that is extremely high-fat and low-carb. It takes its name from making your body enter a ketosis state by not consuming any carbs. This way it helps to burn fat for weight loss and reduces blood sugar as well as insulin levels. Basically, when your body enters the state of ketosis, it burns fat for energy instead of carbs. This way losing weight becomes easier and faster. You can also enter ketosis by practicing intermittent fasting along with this diet. As we mentioned above, this diet lowers blood sugar levels. So, it may also help you if you have type 2 diabetes. We also know that it helps with other metabolic or insulin-related diseases. Heart diseases, epilepsy, brain injuries are just a few examples.
Keto diet has different types. There are many types but we mostly concentrated on the standard ketogenic diet as it has more studies. The standard version usually supports 10% carbs, 20% protein, and 70% fats. The other types change those ratios a bit. In the standard diet, you have to be careful about what to eat and what to avoid. Getting used to it takes time and initially, you might not know what contains carbs or fat. If you make a list of which food to avoid beforehand, your journey will be easier. Sugary food, alcohol, and processed foods are out of the question. Processed fats such as mayonnaise should also leave your kitchen. Surprisingly, fruits, root vegetables, and beans also will leave you for this journey. Even if they are healthy, they have carbs and natural sugar in them that is not advised.
Common reasons for hair loss from keto diet
As you start your new diet if you notice hair loss do not worry. It does not happen to everyone but if it does there is nothing to fear. There might be many reasons why you might be losing hair on your keto diet. Understanding the reason will help you reach a solution better so let us help you. When you switch to this diet, you might accidentally eat fewer calories than your body needs. This may result in hair loss as well as other unpleasant issues. Counting calories correctly is not easy but there are many apps and clinics for that. Or perhaps, you might be losing fat way too fast. Losing weight is good but you need to be careful. Losing faster than needed may cause issues not only for your hair but also for your other vital organs.
A part of those, there are more common reasons for losing hair on keto. You might not be getting enough protein. To enter the state of ketosis, you need to drop your protein intake drastically. While this has its own benefits, it can still cause health issues and hair problems. Hair follicles need protein to grow. Lack of it creates weaker hair or hair loss in general. You might not be getting a lot of important nutrients, not only protein as well. Especially vitamin B is a key factor for hair growth. Not having enough of it would cause your hair to grow not as fast as it used to. In some cases, it can even cause your hair to fall out. Eating such a restrictive diet can cause many issues to your hair due to lack of nutrition. However, there are ways to stop it.
Keto hair loss and how to stop it
After knowing why you are losing hair from the keto diet, we can talk about ways to stop it. And fear not, it is actually simple. Basically, the main cause is usually a lack of nutrients. In that case, you need to balance those that you might be missing. It can be done either by consuming certain food or by taking supplements. You can get protein from many keto-friendly products. Some are; spinach, green peas, nuts, chia seeds, and soybean products. Spinach would also increase your iron but eating red meat will show more results. Make sure to eat egg yolks, liver, kidney, and mushrooms to boost your biotin levels as well. And research which food might help with all the vitamins that you need. If not food, there are supplements that can help you of course.
The most important thing about stopping keto hair loss is consuming nutrients that you may need. However, you can still do other things as well. The way you treat your hair will also show pleasant results. Do not wash or brush it harshly. Try to be gentle and slow. If your hair is weak, being harsh on it will increase your hair loss. Dry it gently and slowly as well. Use coconut or argan oil every now and then. Also, massage your scalp gently. There are many solutions. Our clinic may give you out more solutions on this issue. Consider messaging us to get more advice and information for your hair.