30 Seconds SummaryDoes keto cause hair loss?
- 29.6% of keto dieters experienced hair fall at 4 months, whereas no low-calorie dieters reported hair fall, suggesting a potential link between keto and hair loss.
- Hair loss persisted in some keto dieters up to a year after stopping the diet, though it reduced significantly; 7.4% reported hair fall after one year.
- Studies indicate that hair loss might be noticed 2-5 months after starting keto and could persist even after stopping the diet.
- Adherence to keto is crucial, as 50% of adherent keto dieters experienced hair loss at 6 months.
- Greater hair loss among keto dieters cannot solely be attributed to lower calorie intake or nutrient deficiency, suggesting other factors associated with keto might contribute to hair loss.
- Keto may cause hair loss if it leads to micronutrient deficiencies compared to a low-fat diet.
- Although some studies did not show significant statistical differences in hair loss between keto and non-keto dieters after two years, the evidence suggests keto might be riskier for hair loss in the short term.
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