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How to handle thinning hair
from:Before you get too downhearted, though, the good news is that scientists have been busy investigating ways to help you hold on to your hair.
Watch your iron intake
Recent research confirms the importance of ferritin – a protein that stores iron in the body and helps in the production of hair cells – in guarding against hair shedding. The minimum level for the hair follicles to function optimally is now thought to be 80 nanograms of ferritin per millilitre (ng/ml) of blood; previously, 60ng/ml-70ng/ml was considered sufficient. A simple blood test, performed by your doctor, will reveal how much ferritin is in your blood – if it is below this recommended level, you should take iron supplements to increase it, which should help to boost hair growth.
Make sure you eat sufficient protein
Hair is protein, so it stands to reason that eating protein helps to combat shedding. It is no coincidence that there is a higher incidence of hair loss among vegetarians than among those who eat meat. Make sure you eat high-quality protein such as meat, fish, poultry and eggs, especially at breakfast and lunch. Vitamin B-complex supplements, well-formulated multivitamin pills and the coenzyme biotin have all been shown to help prevent hair falling out.
Have your thyroid checked
Interesting new research concerns thyroid function. Experts have long known that thyroid anomalies affect hair; yet, despite this, doctors will not prescribe medication to patients if their only symptom of a thyroid problem is hair loss.
Working with Dr Maurice Katz, an endocrinologist at University College Hospital, London, Philip Kingsley's team is currently researching the effect of triiodothyronine (T3), the thyroid hormone most likely to affect the hair follicles. During the second world war, this hormone was given to soldiers to assist the healing of wounds. In our studies, we are investigating whether applying T3 topically may counteract detrimental hair loss. Watch this space.
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