Can zinc increase dht?

[xcrusher]

Ever since I started taking zinc my scalp has been so itchy and it has caused me to shed like crazy. My hair loss has gotten faster by a lot. Before I was a nw2 now I'm moving to nw2.5/3. Should I stop taking zinc?

 

[maher]

How much Zn?

 

[xcrusher]

How much Zn?

About 30mg a day not including the amount I get from the food I eat.

 

[maher]

There is a lot of controversy relating zinc to androgen hormones. I've basically seen all sorts of Zn-androgens combinations in the studies. Apperantly, your T levels and thyroide hormones levels also plays role how your body will react to zn... also you have to guess the right dose of Zn. 30mg is not very extreme dose, but I've read people have odd reactions from 40 or 50 mgs.
I suggest you take a break from Zn, do some research and try to adjust your dose.