How to prevent hair loss while losing weight.

While there is numerous benefit of the slimmer waistline, but there are some negative points also. One of them is hair loss. Hair loss from weight loss is due to the telogen effluvium. Normally hair grows 1/2 inch per month for two years and then hair goes to resting phase known as telogen. After resting phase old hairs falls out and make room for new hairs. Approximately 10 % of hair goes into the resting phase. But due to the physical and emotional stress of dieting can cause more hair to fall out. Sometimes you lose weight rapidly which also lead to hair thinning. Hair loss is in women and men both. In such a situation, you can consult a doctor to address your hair loss concern or you can consider following things to control hair loss.

1. Lose weight slowly.
When the body undergoes a sudden weight loss this act as a shock to your body and that can initiate rapid hair loss. Avoid crash diet and extreme fasting instead opt a gradual weight loss. Weight your self every week to monitor your weight loss. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

2.intoTake your nutritional supplement:
Protein-rich nutrition which is high in iron is essential to the healthy body, especially when losing weight. Insufficient iron can cause hair loss. Take multivitamin and iron supplement.

3. Add Protein and Iron to your diet.
Eat enough protein which is the major component of the hair. Protein needs are based on human body weight and activity levels. Incorporate whole grains, fruits, and vegetable in your diet. Whole grains contain iron which is essential for hair growth.

4. Don't do your vitamin A:
While you want to increase protein and iron consumption, too much vitamin A can suppress the hair growth. Excessive vitamin A is the result of taking medicine and vitamin supplements. Talk to the doctor regarding your diet for weight loss and address your hair loss issue also. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
 
If the hair loss problem still persists, even after these precautions. Then you can visit the hair transplant clinic or consult the dermatologist.

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