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Can Protein Shakes Cause Hair Loss?

There are many ways to get your daily requirement of protein throughout the day. Protein shakes are a great choice, but some people wonder if they can cause hair loss.

  1. An Important Ingredient

    • Protein is important for maintaining healthy hair. It helps keep hair strong by strengthening the follicles and it keeps hair from falling out.

    Two Types

    • There are organic protein shakes, with all natural ingredients, and protein shakes that have added ingredients in them, which are not considered organic.

    Additives in Shakes

    • Some non-organic shakes have ingredients like creatine, which increases muscle mass. Ingredients that increase muscle mass, like these, also raise testosterone levels. When there is high testosterone, there can be high levels of DHT which can contribute to hair loss.

    The Organic Shake

    • Protein shakes that are organic most likely won't cause hair loss. Organic protein shakes are free of growth hormones so there should not be any reason for them to cause hair loss. If it says "Branch Amino Acids" anywhere in the ingredients, then the shake is not considered organic.

    Healthy For You

    • Protein shakes are a good source of protein, whether they are organic or not. If hair loss is a concern, stick with the ones that contain only organic ingredients.

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