Here is why a keto diet might lead to hair loss

Are your following a keto diet?

The low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat keto diet has garnered a lot of limelight in the recent past. This diet is beneficial when trying to lose weight, stay fit, reduce inflammation and balance blood sugar levels in the body. This diet is not only popular but is also controversial.
Most people following a keto diet also suffer from keto flu in the initial phase when their body shifts from sugar burning to a fat-burning state. But the weirdest side effect of following a keto diet is hair loss. 

Why the keto diet triggers hair loss

Yes, you read it right. A keto diet can also lead to hair loss if it is not being followed properly. There are two main reasons which can trigger hair loss when you are following a keto diet- stress and malnourishment. 

Stress

A keto diet can act as an added stressor, which can hamper the normal functioning of your body. To come in sync with it, you need to make some changes in your lifestyle. If your caffeine intake is too much or you do not get proper sleep or are following intermittent fasting with keto, it might backfire. These conditions may stress your thyroid which can impact your adrenaline gland and can even lead to an autoimmune reaction, all of which can lead to hair loss. By making small tweaks in your lifestyle like sleeping for 7-8 hours and cutting down your cup of coffee, you might get some relief. 

Malnourishment

Protein deficiency is another reason of hair loss when you are following a keto diet. Keto diet is protein-rich and most often it is observed that people do not take enough protein. A classic ketogenic diet, which was developed for the management of epilepsy and neurological disease, is mostly protein-restricted. The appetite of most of the women is regulated and they do not have organic hunger, as a result, they under eat protein. A dramatic decline in protein intake can cause malnourishment, which can lead to hair loss. Protein and vitamin deficiency, especially biotin (a water-soluble B-vitamin), are the two main nutrient deficiencies that lead to hair loss when following a keto diet. To prevent hair loss, eat adequate amounts of both protein and biotin. 

How to make changes in your daily routine

It is not that your hair loss is going to stay forever, it is completely reversible. Most of the times, people notice hair loss after following the keto diet for two to three months. It can be due to too much stress and too little protein intake. Also, don't follow keto and intermittent fasting together as it can be harmful to you. 

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