Hey everyone just a quick note before we dive in I might be rocking the bald look right now but I promise you one thing I’m not here to give you any hair tips today we’re focusing on a powerful vitamin that could help many many of you worldwide so let’s get into the good stuff and discover how this vitamin can be your heer’s best friend now you might be surprised to learn that vitamin D deficiency is one of the significant factors that contribute to hair loss that’s correct cor and let’s unravel
The science behind it explore the physiology and discuss the best practices for maintaining optimal levels of this important vitamin so you can then see tremendous changes in progress when we look at the physiology of vitamin D it’s often referred to as a sunshine vitamin it’s fat cable and it synthesized in our skin when our skin is exposed to sunlight it plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis as well as bone health but it influences more than what we could imagine Research indicates that vitamin D also is essential for hair follicle
cycling it aids in the creation of new hair follicles and it maintains the health of existing ones you see when the body lacks sufficient vitamin D hair follicles may enter the telogen phase prematurely leading to hair shedding this condition is known as telogen effluvium which can result in the noticeable thinning of our hair or even bald patches therefore vitamin D deficiency can directly impact hair density as well as our overall here Health now there are consequences with vitamin D deficiency many people
I would say millions of people don’t even know they are deficient particularly individuals who have limited sun exposure those with poor dietary intake symptoms can rage from fatigue tiredness bone pain muscle weakness as well as hair loss the physiological effects of lower vitamin D levels include suppressed immune function increase inflammation and impaired cellular repair processes all of which can further exacerbate he loss vitamin D receptors are present all of our hair follicles and it promotes our hair growth and studies show that vitamin D
stimulates hair growth by triggering these hair follicles growth phase and in contrast is the deficiency can lead to miniaturization of hair follicles resulting in thinner weaker hair and moreover vitamin D plays a role in catinos site differentiation the cell is responsible for forming the outer layer of skin including the scalp which also impacts hair quality but when it comes to our dietary source of vitamin D it’s so important that we get it from our diet or from supplementation or from sunlight foods with vitamin D are our
fatty fishes like our Salmons and mackerel our fortified dairy products our mushrooms egg yolks as well as others and if you’re not relying solely on diet this may not be enough for everyone particularly for those living in areas with limited sunlight especially during those winter months and for those who struggle to maintain adequate vitamin D levels through sunlight exposure and diet alone supplementation is definitely a viable option and when you’re considering your vitamin D supplementation it’s essential
to choose the right form vitamin D3 is what you want to go after it’s generally recommended over vitamin D2 it’s far more effective in raising and maintaining overall vitamin D levels in the body and the timing and dosage is also very important so for those who take vitamin D it’s best absorbed when taken with the meal as it contains healthy fats this maximizes it its absorption since it’s fat cable and many experts recommend taking it in the morning or at lunchtime so it can work synergistically with your body’s natural
rhythms when we look at the recommendation the RDA recommendation daily allowance recommended daily allowance for vitamin D they say anywhere between 600 to 800 IUS a day way too low I think it should be at least 2,000 up to 5,000 IUS a day you can always get your blood levels checked to determine what’s best for you because you may be taking more it doesn’t mean you’re going to be assimilating more each metabolism is different in each individual but let me tell you this there’s been hundreds and hundreds
if not thousands of people who’ve gone through hair shedding hair thinning that’s been to dermatologists doctors who put different types of lotions and creams who spent lots of money and through a simple recommendation of looking at their vitamin D levels and adding it back into their diet they have seen Miracles and I hope you can as well I hope you enjoyed this video please share it with your friends and family and most important make it a great day I’m Dr Alan mandal.
Here are the key points:
- Vitamin D and Hair Loss Connection: Vitamin D deficiency is a major factor contributing to hair loss. This vitamin plays a crucial role in hair follicle health and growth, influencing hair density and reducing hair shedding.
- Role of Vitamin D: Vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin, is essential for hair follicle cycling and creation of new hair follicles. A deficiency can lead to premature hair follicle aging and hair loss conditions like telogen effluvium.
- Consequences of Deficiency : Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, and hair loss. The deficiency affects immune function, increases inflammation, and impairs cellular repair, worsening hair loss.
- Sources and Supplementation: Vitamin D can be obtained from fatty fish, fortified dairy, mushrooms, and egg yolks. For those with limited sun exposure or dietary intake, supplementation with vitamin D3 is recommended over D2. Optimal intake is between 2,000 to 5,000 IU daily.
- Impact and Recommendations: Adequate vitamin D levels can lead to significant improvements in hair health. The video emphasizes the importance of checking vitamin D levels and adjusting intake to address hair thinning issues effectively.
Many studies prove the having low Vitamin D levels has a direct correlation with hair loss. Vitamin D plays a significant role for our health and well-being.
