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According to a study by Cleveland Clinic, excessive sugar intake does more than affect your weight, it can quietly impact your hair health. High sugar levels can trigger hormonal imbalances, inflammation and nutrient deficiencies, all of which weaken hair follicles over time. Here’s why cutting down on sugar might support stronger, healthier hair. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Chronic Inflammation Wakens Hair Follicles: Too much sugar promotes chronic inflammation, which damages hair follicle cells, slows hair growth, and increases breakage. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Blood Sugar Dysregulation causes Telogen Effluvium: Unstable blood sugar levels cause stress on the body, pushing hair prematurely into the shedding (telogen) phase. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Sugar Spikes Insulin Levels: High sugar intake causes rapid insulin spikes. Elevated insulin can disrupt hormonal balance (particularly androgens), which may shrink hair follicles and trigger shedding. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
High Sugar contributes to Nutrient Deficiency: Sugar cravings often replace nutrient-dense foods. Deficiencies in zinc, iron, biotin, and vitamins B12 and D, all crucial for hair growth, are more common in high sugar diets. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Sugar Reduces Protein Absorption: Hair is made of keratin, a protein. Diets high in sugar decrease the body’s ability to absorb and utilize protein, leading to weaker hair strands and slower growth. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
Excess Sugar can Lead to Scalp Issues: Dandruff, fungal overgrowth, and oily scalp conditions worsen with high sugar intake because yeasts feed on sugar. A compromised scalp environment disrupts healthy hair growth. (Source: Photo by unsplash)
