Can Atkins Cause Hair Loss?
One real issue that faces Atkins dieters is hair loss. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it, but some people on the Atkins diet do lose hair. The reality is that it can happen to both men and women of all ages but women seem especially susceptible. While we are typically referring to just thinning hair, some Atkins dieters have reported substantial hair loss. Unfortunately the science behind this is still somewhat murky. So what can you do?
For starters, make sure you are taking a well-balanced multi-vitamin. Most Atkins dieters will recommend Centrum Silver because it does not contain iron (your diet should more than provide this). Also make sure you look at additional supplements such as a B-Complex tablet, Vitamin E, and an essential oils capsule. This can significantly help your hair thinning and prevent further hair loss.
The problem is often not just related to diet however. Consider your lifestyle. Do you frequently feel stressed or over-worked? Are you missing too much sleep? Even something as simple as regular hair-washing or a scalp massage can stimulate hair folicles into growth. You can also look at the various products for hair gorwth such as Rogaine, but women need to be especially careful when looking at these products. They often contain testosterone or other hormones that can be harmful in larger doses for women. In short, while the Atkins diet plan can cause hair thinning, it usually stops over time and hair begins to regenerate.