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Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Hair Loss, Study Finds

Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Hair Loss, Study Finds

Update: 2025-09-30
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  • Research shows sugary drinks and alcohol intake are strongly linked to faster hair loss, with younger men experiencing baldness patterns that typically appear a decade earlier
  • A systematic review covering over 61,000 participants confirmed low vitamin D and iron levels consistently worsen hair loss, highlighting how nutrient deficiencies directly weaken follicles
  • Sugary drinks spike insulin and fuel inflammation, narrowing scalp blood vessels and starving follicles of oxygen and nutrients, which accelerates thinning and weakens regrowth cycles
  • Men with male pattern baldness consumed nearly twice as many sugary drinks weekly compared to men without hair loss, proving diet is a visible risk factor
  • Cutting sugary beverages, eliminating alcohol, restoring vitamin D through safe sun, and boosting iron intake with nutrient-rich foods are direct steps to protect hair and overall health
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Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Hair Loss, Study Finds

Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Hair Loss, Study Finds

Dr. Joseph Mercola