Losing Your Hair?

A sensitive subject for any man is losing his hair as he ages.  A full head of hair is often connected with youth, and as one loses his hair, he can start to feel his age.  Most men regard this situation as bad genes or bad luck, yet there is a dietary component to balding. 

When researchers have studied native populations, they have seen less hair loss than modern populations.  This article discusses hair loss in populations with traditional diets, and types of "home remedies" that still may be effective.

Loren Cordain also hypothesizes that the modern, high-glycemic (simple carbohydrate) diet is a factor in male pattern baldness.  The article is available here.  Another recent study shows that as the men of Thailand adopt a more westernized diet, they are experiencing more baldness.

Surely there is a genetic component to hair loss with some being less favored than others.  But anyone can reduce their chances of balding by eating correctly and avoiding high-glycemic foods.  So if you want to hold onto your hair, eat like our Stone Age ancestors.