What's causing your hairfall? Check whether it's an underlying health issue

Hair fall is not merely a cosmetic or beauty issue; it can also be a sign of underlying health problems. It is quite normal to shed 50 – 100 hair strands in a day. However, hair fall becomes a problem if it exceeds this number. Noted nutritionist Loveneet Batra explains the possible reasons for severe hair fall in a recent Instagram post. She states that your hair's fall doesn’t reduce despite taking biotin supplements or applying certain herbal oils. She also recommends taking care of three things to control hair fall.

Low protein intake
A healthy adult requires 80 – 100 grams of protein per day. However, most people fail to consume enough protein. Hair strands are made of a protein called keratin. If the body doesn’t receive enough protein from food, it will utilise the protein for other functions, rather than prioritising hair health.

Hormone imbalance
The imbalance of thyroid, cortisol, oestrogen and androgen hormones could adversely affect health. Postpartum and thyroid issues would aggravate hair fall in some.

Gut health
Taking supplements would be useless if the gut doesn’t properly assimilate the nutrients. Therefore, good gut health is crucial for the absorption of nutrients and maintaining hormone balance.

Extreme stress
Extreme stress can cause severe hair loss and slow down hair growth. Loveneeth Batra says that hair fall or hair growth depends not on what we eat but on how well the body absorbs and utilises it.