Female hair loss (or alopecia) is a common condition that affects two-thirds of postmenopausal women. Eventually, all women will develop at least some thinning. The condition involves hormones including fibroid estrogen and a powerful substance called DHT. It's usually associated with low energy and a rundown feeling. You're unlikely to find creams or shampoos that can do much to reverse hair loss, but fortunately, there are lots of nutritional and dietary strategies that you can use.
Digestion, blood sugar and the thyroid are the most important things to address. All female alopecia involves at least some degree of digestive distress. Make sure to eliminate problem foods, take probiotics and digestive enzymes with your meals. Diabetes or pre-diabetes are linked to hair loss. So, go keto and use sugar metabolizing supplements, including B vitamins, chromium and vanadium. Healthy hair requires a healthy thyroid. Vitamin C and the minerals selenium, iodine and iron are important. Supplementing with essential fatty acids, zinc and enjoying foods like spinach, mushrooms and kale can help reduce the influence of DHT and support hair growth, as can treatment with oral or topical progesterone.
While none of these strategies can specifically target your hair follicles and cure baldness, taking advantage of them can help you feel better, stronger and healthier with improved energy and a zest for life. More than likely your new healthy body will take care of your female alopecia on its own.
