You go to the gym to make yourself feel better and look better. However, what if it's doing just the opposite to your hair? Could your gym workout actually cause hair loss? If you are experiencing any kind of hair loss, you need to find out the cause so that you can start to find an effective solution.
What you do at the gym may actually be causing hair loss. Some of the hair loss causes may be as a result of the protein powders that you take or in the activities that you are performing. This means that you need to take a closer look at what's going on so that you're not doing further damage. Many have no idea the damage that they're doing in an effort to look their very best.
Supplements
It's always a good idea to look at the ingredients in any product that you are taking so that you can prevent hair loss. Certain ingredients found within protein shakes will increase testosterone as well as a chemical called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). There is a strong indication that DHT may be linked to hair loss or at the very least may contribute to it.
Although you may be looking to increase muscle mass when you take protein shakes, there is much more than growth hormones. Creatine and DHEA may be increasing your testosterone levels. Too much testosterone will also lead to producing too much DHT. This will often contribute to hair loss once the hair follicles have been exposed to too much of the chemical.
Unfortunately, many men are unaware of this, leading to hair loss. However, it's also important to know that protein shakes don't cause hair loss – they simply accelerate it in men who suffer from androgenetic hair loss, or men who are predisposed to balding.
Your Workout
Now that you know your protein shakes may be speeding up hair loss if you are predisposed to balding within your genetics, you also need to look at your actual workout. Cardio activity will reduce levels of DHT. However, excessive weightlifting will increase the testosterone levels and therefore the DHT levels that will accelerate hair loss. Although you may be lifting weights in order to improve your physique, you also need to be mindful of what it may be doing to your hair follicles.
What Next?
If you are experiencing hair loss, the best first step is to visit LH Hair. The hair loss specialists at LH Hair will walk you through the different solutions that are available to you and advise you on how to choose the best solution for you.
Looks are important. If things aren't going the way that you had hoped, there may be a solution that's waiting for you. Before you take another sip of a creatine-filled protein shake, set down the weights and consider what can be done for your hair follicles.
Consider taking the time to set up a consultation to look at some of the solutions that will help you to at least slow down any thinning. Your local hair loss specialists may be able to help you overcome some of the hair loss that you have experienced so that you can boost your self-esteem and be happier with your appearance in the mirror.
At LH Hair, we respect both your time and privacy. We look forward to the opportunity to make your dreams come true by exploring hair restoration solutions that are specific to you and your needs. Call LH Hair for a free one on one consultation or schedule a visit with one of our hair loss specialists.
