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Obesity and Low-Grade Inflammation among Young Finnish Men with Early-Onset Alopecia
Dermatology. 2007;214(2):125-9..Hirsso P, Rajala U, Hiltunen L, Jokelainen J, Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi S, Nayha S.
University of Oulu, Department of Public Health Science and General Practice, Oulu, Finland.
Background: Previous investigations have revealed an association of androgenetic alopecia (Androgenetic Alopecia), especially in younger subjects with severe early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia, with ischemic heart disease.
Objective: To examine the possible association between early-onset alopecia and low-grade inflammation measured by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) that has been recommended for the assessment of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Methods: The study population consisted of young men (n = 727, aged 25-34 years) participating in a national survey. The grade of alopecia was assessed by a trained nurse using the Norwood/Hamilton Classification Scale.
Results: Men with moderate to extensive alopecia (17%) had a higher body mass index and larger waist, upper arm, hip and waist circumference than those with little to no alopecia (p < 0.05), and statistically insignificant differences were seen in the waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR), diastolic blood pressure and hs-CRP. With increasing hs-CRP, the mean WHR increased, but only among men with moderate to extensive alopecia (p = 0.043).
Conclusion: Our findings show a relation between moderate to extensive alopecia and low-grade inflammation - a predictor of a future CVD - especially combined with central obesity, among men younger than 35 years.
Copyright (c) 2007 S. Karger AG, Basel.
http://news.hairlosshelp.com/hair-loss- ... ts-survey/
There is a growing body of evidence showing that obesity caused by a poor diet can affect many areas of your health. One area that does not get much attention because it’s not life threatening, is hair loss.
Now a recent survey in Finland has shown that young men with moderate to extensive hair loss were also more likely to be overweight. In addition to being overweight, they also had high levels of a certain protein that’s associated with a low-grade inflammation. The low grade inflammation is most likely due to the effects of eating a poor diet high in sugars and carbohydrates.
According to the survey, obese men were 17% more likely to have hair loss than their counterparts who had a normal BMI (body mass index).
Does this mean that your diet causes you to lose your hair? No, male pattern hair loss is a genetic condition. However your diet can definitely affect your hormone levels since insulin indirectly stimulates testosterone production, and insulin is released every time you ingest carbohydrates like sugar.
Logically the more your blood sugar increases, the more insulin is released, and the more hormones get produced. The result of that is your hair loss could start at a much earlier age than if you had been eating a healthy diet due to the high levels of androgens. Furthermore, it could advance a lot quicker and you could become bald in your 20’s when it may have only happened once you reached your 40’s.
Additionally, the inflammation resulting from the excess fat could also adversely affect your hair loss.
There are many good reasons to start eating a healthy diet and this is just another one.
I thought this might be interesting to some...
Dermatology. 2007;214(2):125-9..Hirsso P, Rajala U, Hiltunen L, Jokelainen J, Keinanen-Kiukaanniemi S, Nayha S.
University of Oulu, Department of Public Health Science and General Practice, Oulu, Finland.
Background: Previous investigations have revealed an association of androgenetic alopecia (Androgenetic Alopecia), especially in younger subjects with severe early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia, with ischemic heart disease.
Objective: To examine the possible association between early-onset alopecia and low-grade inflammation measured by high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) that has been recommended for the assessment of the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
Methods: The study population consisted of young men (n = 727, aged 25-34 years) participating in a national survey. The grade of alopecia was assessed by a trained nurse using the Norwood/Hamilton Classification Scale.
Results: Men with moderate to extensive alopecia (17%) had a higher body mass index and larger waist, upper arm, hip and waist circumference than those with little to no alopecia (p < 0.05), and statistically insignificant differences were seen in the waist-to-hip circumference ratio (WHR), diastolic blood pressure and hs-CRP. With increasing hs-CRP, the mean WHR increased, but only among men with moderate to extensive alopecia (p = 0.043).
Conclusion: Our findings show a relation between moderate to extensive alopecia and low-grade inflammation - a predictor of a future CVD - especially combined with central obesity, among men younger than 35 years.
Copyright (c) 2007 S. Karger AG, Basel.
http://news.hairlosshelp.com/hair-loss- ... ts-survey/
There is a growing body of evidence showing that obesity caused by a poor diet can affect many areas of your health. One area that does not get much attention because it’s not life threatening, is hair loss.
Now a recent survey in Finland has shown that young men with moderate to extensive hair loss were also more likely to be overweight. In addition to being overweight, they also had high levels of a certain protein that’s associated with a low-grade inflammation. The low grade inflammation is most likely due to the effects of eating a poor diet high in sugars and carbohydrates.
According to the survey, obese men were 17% more likely to have hair loss than their counterparts who had a normal BMI (body mass index).
Does this mean that your diet causes you to lose your hair? No, male pattern hair loss is a genetic condition. However your diet can definitely affect your hormone levels since insulin indirectly stimulates testosterone production, and insulin is released every time you ingest carbohydrates like sugar.
Logically the more your blood sugar increases, the more insulin is released, and the more hormones get produced. The result of that is your hair loss could start at a much earlier age than if you had been eating a healthy diet due to the high levels of androgens. Furthermore, it could advance a lot quicker and you could become bald in your 20’s when it may have only happened once you reached your 40’s.
Additionally, the inflammation resulting from the excess fat could also adversely affect your hair loss.
There are many good reasons to start eating a healthy diet and this is just another one.
I thought this might be interesting to some...
