Hair Loss - Vitamin D

Hair Loss - Vitamin D
by Tom Watsan

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1. Vitamin D in Baldness

No scientific studies have yet to show any direct relationship between hair growth
and vitamin D. But observations suggest that a deficiency in it results in rickets which
can lead to baldness. In addition, lab studies with mice deprived of vitamin D result in
complete body hair loss.

Some experts believe that a deficiency in the vitamin when coupled with deficiencies
in the fatty acids that convert cholesterol into useful "good" cholesterol, baldness can
occur. While lack of vitamin D has not be proven to result in hair loss, having the right
levels can help maintain normal hair growth which is what is needed to neutralize
excessive hair loss.

2. Vitamin D Risks

Vitamin D is another fat-soluble vitamin that is not easily excreted by the body when
there's too much of it. It is fat-soluble and gets stored together with excess fat and
is known to exhibit toxicity levels that can harm the health of adults. Weight loss can
result and even hair loss. Vitamin D over production can get phosphate and excess
calcium deposited in some organs like the kidneys and other soft tissues that can
result in calcinosis.

It is rare that a person gets to overdose on vitamin D unless he eats a lot of cod liver
oil. Even over exposure to the sun doesn't result in vitamin overproduction in the skin
since the skin's melanin content regulates vitamin D production.

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Tom Watsan

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One interesting vitamin that get
produced in the skin from direct
exposure to the sun figures as
another nutrient that helps prevent
hair loss. Vitamin D aids in the
regulation of calcium metabolism for
stronger bones. It is an essential
nutrient for growing kids whose
calcium requirements for healthy
bones can be significant in their
growing years.

Most of our vitamin D requirement is
produced by the skin when exposed
to the sun. Some foods do contain
the vitamin like cod liver oil, salmon,

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remedies and before making any drastic changes to your diet or exercise program.