There are factors that affect Androgenetic Alopecia like Low Progesterone and Insulin resistance.
Have a look at the side effects of Low Progesterone attached.
Also, diet is a key component to fighting hairloss. Insulin Resistance specifically is a problem. Eating sugar and carbs can result in an increase of 5AR, so eliminating sugar and eating minimal carbs, intermettant fasting, keto diet, is a good way to help reduce 5AR.
So basically some things that increase 5AR:
1) High Insulin
2) Low Progesterone
Too much DHT can cause:
1) A thickening of the dermis around the hair follicle (which suffocates the hair follicle)
2) An increase in Fibrosis (scarring which wraps around the hair)
3) Calcification around the hair Follicles
We all know that Finasteride can cause negative side effects, so looking at natural approaches to reduce 5AR are important.
Some natural remedies for treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia that inhibit 5AR:
1) Saw Palmetto
2) Zinc
3) DHA (An Omega 3 Fatty Acid)
4) GLA (A type of Fat)
NOTE: However, if you are sensitive to inhibiting 5AR, you should stay away from all 5AR inhibitors, even if they are natural as they can still have similar side effects as Finasteride.
Also, look for what natural treatments can increase low progesterone in men.
As progesterone is a hormone, there are no foods which actively contain it. However, this isn’t to say that food can’t be used to help your body increase the production of progesterone.
Some examples are:
1) Vitamin B6
2) Zinc
3) Reducing Stress
4) Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep
5) Evening Primrose Oil
6) Vitamin C
7) Magnesium
8) L-Arginine
9) Fibre
10) Maintaining a healthy weight
11) Chasteberry
As another tip:
Check which vitamins you may be deficient in, for example low iron can cause thin hair and hairloss, although it's not a cure to Androgenetic Alopecia obviously, but treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia requires a multi-faceted approach.
That being said, exercises at a minimum of 3 to 4 times a week should be a mandatory part of your schedule to ensure your body is running optimally.
Note: Don't over exercise.
Scalp Massages and Microneedling are also an important part of any regimen to get the blood circulation going to the hair follicles and reduce calcification.
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Have a look at the side effects of Low Progesterone attached.
Also, diet is a key component to fighting hairloss. Insulin Resistance specifically is a problem. Eating sugar and carbs can result in an increase of 5AR, so eliminating sugar and eating minimal carbs, intermettant fasting, keto diet, is a good way to help reduce 5AR.
So basically some things that increase 5AR:
1) High Insulin
2) Low Progesterone
Too much DHT can cause:
1) A thickening of the dermis around the hair follicle (which suffocates the hair follicle)
2) An increase in Fibrosis (scarring which wraps around the hair)
3) Calcification around the hair Follicles
We all know that Finasteride can cause negative side effects, so looking at natural approaches to reduce 5AR are important.
Some natural remedies for treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia that inhibit 5AR:
1) Saw Palmetto
2) Zinc
3) DHA (An Omega 3 Fatty Acid)
4) GLA (A type of Fat)
NOTE: However, if you are sensitive to inhibiting 5AR, you should stay away from all 5AR inhibitors, even if they are natural as they can still have similar side effects as Finasteride.
Also, look for what natural treatments can increase low progesterone in men.
As progesterone is a hormone, there are no foods which actively contain it. However, this isn’t to say that food can’t be used to help your body increase the production of progesterone.
Some examples are:
1) Vitamin B6
2) Zinc
3) Reducing Stress
4) Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep
5) Evening Primrose Oil
6) Vitamin C
7) Magnesium
8) L-Arginine
9) Fibre
10) Maintaining a healthy weight
11) Chasteberry
As another tip:
Check which vitamins you may be deficient in, for example low iron can cause thin hair and hairloss, although it's not a cure to Androgenetic Alopecia obviously, but treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia requires a multi-faceted approach.
That being said, exercises at a minimum of 3 to 4 times a week should be a mandatory part of your schedule to ensure your body is running optimally.
Note: Don't over exercise.
Scalp Massages and Microneedling are also an important part of any regimen to get the blood circulation going to the hair follicles and reduce calcification.
Clinical Significance of 5a-Reductase Activity | Meridian Valley Lab
5a-Reductase (5AR) is the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of (among others): Testosterone → 5a-DHT Androstenedione→ androsterone Cortisol → allo-tetrahydrocortisol Measuring the levels of the above hormones and metabolites in urine and blood, we can quantify overall 5AR activity. In urine...
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Stimulatory Effect of Insulin on 5α-Reductase Type 1 (SRD5A1) Expression through an Akt-Dependent Pathway in Ovarian Granulosa Cells
Elevated levels of 5α-reduced androgens have been shown to be associated with hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinemia, the leading causes of ovulatory dysfunction in women. 5α-Dihydrotestosterone reduces ovarian granulosa cell proliferation ...
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