Forums: April 2012 Kickstart Forum: Hair loss
Created on: 08/12/12 03:43 PM Views: 404 Replies: 2
cfisher Joined: 04/10/12 Posts: 6	Hair loss Posted Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 3:43 PM I keep hearing that vegetarianism and veganism can cause hair loss or a lack of hair growth. Is this true? Can anyone help me to understand why or why not?
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Susan Levin Joined: 12/26/09 Posts: 1191	RE: Hair loss Posted Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 4:58 PM There is no evidence that this is true. However, not eating enough calories can lead to hair loss, regardless of the dietary choices. Susan Levin, MS, RD PCRM Director of Nutrition Education
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2069	RE: Hair loss Posted Monday, August 13, 2012 at 9:22 AM not enough calories or poor nutrient balance (eating lots of processed 'vegetarian' foods instead of whole foods - white flour pasta with sugar-laden tomato sauce is technically vegan but not in the same class as whole grains and fresh tomatoes) --Deb R
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