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Can Biotin Help With Hair Loss Issues?
Can Biotin Help With Hair Loss Issues ? Profuse hair loss is primarily the result of DNA. These genes can be passed down from either the mother’s side or the father’s side.  However, it is possible to exert some  control over the extent of the hair loss.  Part of this involves proper and balanced nutrition on a consistent and long term basis. One of the vitamins that is often cited for healthy hair is Biotin.  Keep in mind that this nutrient, by itself, is not a quick fix, miracle cure. It needs to work within the context of a long term healthy diet.  But if  you are interested in learning more about Biotin, here is some helpful information.

What Is Biotin? Can Biotin Help With Hair Loss Issues

Biotin is also known as Vitamin H. It is within the family of B complex vitamins. These vitamins play an important role in helping the body turn food into energy.

Biotin helps with metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and amino acids. Making proper use of these compounds is important for the health of the eyes, nervous system, skin, liver and hair.

Biotin and Hair loss

Before and After FUE Hair Restoration
Patient with male pattern baldness before and after his FUE hair restoration procedure.*

Again, Biotin should not be perceived as an remedy if you are losing your hair.   However, it is helpful for being regarded as nutrient that helps optimize your body’s ability to create new hair.

Your hair is mostly made of protein. And protein is made of amino acids.  Consuming protein rich foods helps supply the building blocks needed to create structures like hair strands.  Biotin  works to help your body process and make the best use of these components.

Genes for pattern baldness act as instructions with codes for creating weak and sensitive protein receptors on the hair follicles. Testosterone will break down into a chemical byproduct called DHT (dehydrotestosterone). DHT reduces the ability of the follicles to absorb nutrients from the blood stream. And weak protein receptors are not able to defend against this.  This is what causes the follicles to shrink and lose hair.

Biotin would not be able to ward off the effects of DHT. However, it can help the follicles make the most of amino acids that are already available.

Good Sources of Biotin

Although Biotin is available as a supplement, it is best consume it from natural sources that have been processed minimally. Foods that are rich in this nutrient include:

(1) eggs

(2) nuts (e.g. black beans, soy beans)

(3) cauliflower

(4) brewer’s yeast

(5) mushrooms

(6) bananas

(7) beans (e.g. soy beans, black beans)

(8) grains

Biotin is also produced by bacteria in the intestines. However, deficiencies may result from taking antibiotics which destroy these micro organisms.  According to Fitday.com, lower than average levels of Biotin can occur in those who diet obsessively.

If you are interested a nutritional approach to addressing hair loss, it would be best to speak with your physician who will be able to offer recommendations specific to your needs.

Here is additional information on the relationship between diet and hair loss. Click here to read more.

 
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