Have you lost weight and your hair is falling out? Understand why this happens –

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Compromise the health and beauty of hair is one of the biggest fears of those who are about to take firm hold on diet. Unfortunately, the fear makes sense: often, the weight loss fast leads, yes, to hair loss. This happens because, during the weight loss process, we end up restricting the intake of essential macro and micronutrients for the locks.

Depending on the diet followed, there may be a decrease in the intake of protein. And when there is a protein deficiency in the organism, the body is forced to choose where to send the few amino acids (protein raw material) it has to guarantee its vital functions. “Hair, despite needing macronutrients to stay strong and healthy, is not essential for human survival and, therefore, ends up being the first to be nourished”, explains Bianca Vieira de Souza, nutritionist at Estima Nutrição, in Sao Paulo.

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Another factor that contributes to the problem is the lack of vitamins and minerals on the plate of those who want to eliminate extra pounds. Low intake of vitamins A, C, E and B complex, as well as iron and zinc, affects the production of collagen and tallow. Other impaired processes: capillary growth and the fight against free radicals that damage the locks.

The solution is, if possible, to adopt a slimming method that is not radical and talk to a professional who can help you include meat, egg, milk, broccoli, avocado, figs, whole grains and spinach in your diet. menu without compromising the caloric limit of meals. “During the restriction period, it is also necessary to take extra care with chemical and physical trauma, such as tinctures, straightening and use of flat iron”, recalls Caio Lamunier, dermatologist at the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.