INTRODUCTION:
Hair loss that has become the common problem among peoples has been found to be caused due to sugar imbalance in the body. Sugar level inside our body is maintained by hormones namely insulin and glucagon. The production of these two hormones from pancreas of our body is directly or indirectly related with some other hormones or class of hormones like testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), eicosanoids (class of hormones), and proteins like hormone binding globulin. These different factors are co-related with each other and functions to maintain the blood sugar level along with some other body activities. The activities of hormones depend on what we eat. So we are what we eat. In order to change our foods we first need to know how these hormones works and how is it related to baldness. Our body activities are controlled by different hormones inside our body and what our body functions are result of their activities.
ACTIVITES OF DIFFERENT FACTORS THAT CONTROL HAIR LOSS
1. Insulin and glucagon: – These two hormones produced by pancreas plays a great role in regulating the blood-sugar level inside the body. In our body whatever we eat are converted into sugar i.e. glucose, this glucose travels with the bloodstream to different part of our body for nourishments. Insulin by making the body’s cells to use maximum amount of glucose for nourishments decreases the blood-sugar level. However the glucagon increases the blood-sugar level by stimulating the liver to release the stored sugar in the blood. Both of these hormones function actively to maintain a constant blood-sugar level.If the production of insulin lacks then it results into diabetes however lack in glucagon results hypoglycemia.
2. Testosterone, estrogen and eicosanoids: There is an important link between testosterone and insulin which can be explained through ecosanoids, class of hormone that controls most of our body functions along with fat-storage. Controlling over insulin (sugar) can result into other as well. Diet with high fats stimulates the release of more testosterone, along with estrogen, in blood. Due to this fact we found breast enlargements in obese people.
3. The high fat-consumption can also result into decrease of sex hormone binding globulin which is responsible to inactive the sex hormone. Its deficiency in blood may result in more production of DTH as the testosterone can freely move in the bloodstream.
4. Dihydrotestosterone (DTH) is modified breakdown of testosterone due to high fat-level in the bloodstream. DTH are produced by the action of 5-alpha reductase enzyme from hair follicle’s old gland over testosterone results into killing the hair follicle. That is why the old gland of balding areas is larger in size. Oil glands in the no hair areas are more active due to testosterone.
SUGAR – DIET THAT IS REFERRED:
From these facts we can decide that diet to control the sugar-level in blood must contain low contents of fats. The low fat diet can control and balance the activities of testosterone, insulin and eicosanoids deliberately preventing the hair loss.
Dr. Sears, writer of the book “The Zone”, has also suggested that the hormone level can be balanced by any of the two methods either taking pharmaceutical drugs or by natural dietary control. Both of the methods are equally helpful. Though following dietary measures is somewhat difficult, it is very helpful with no side-effects. For this Dr. Sears proposed a standard 30:40:30 sugar-balancing diet according to which each meal should contain 30 percent proteins, 40 percent complex carbohydrates and 30 percent monounsaturated fats. This type of diet is similar to one that is recommended to diabetes patients. There are different sources for protein, carbohydrates and monounsaturated fats.
Chicken, red meat (occasionally), fish, turkey, and soy products are better source for proteins.
Fruits, vegetables, and beans are healthier source of carbohydrates. Avoid potatoes, pasta, and bread regularly which cause quick increase of sugar level. This is very bad for hormonal functions.
Almond, avocado, cashew, extra virgin olive, macadamia, pecan, hazelnut, and pistachio are safe and healthy source of monounsaturated fats.
Beyond these dietary measures physicians also recommend some more facts on food which when followed, the dietary measures will be more fruitful.
Take breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a light snacks between the meals. So in total one needs about five to six small meals in a day. Never pass more than three hours without eating.
Control use of salt and everyday exercises can be very helpful in lowering blood-sugar levels.
Soluble fibers majorly found in fruits, vegetables and oats, are very helpful in reducing blood-sugar level as it stimulates the intestines to absorb glucose(sugar).
Drinking eight ounces of orange juices may lead to immediate rise of blood-sugar level. So orange juice can be very helpful if any symptoms of low blood sugar are appeared.
FROM WHAT TO STAY AWAY:
If you are not aware of what to eat then no problem just make sure what not to eat. There are some major food components that create a serious imbalance in the blood-sugar level. It is better to stay away of these food if you really not want to lose your hairs. More over you will become the victim for other critical diseases as well. Here are some food items from which you need to take care of yourself.
Alcohols: - There are lots of bad effects due to alcoholic drink. It not only destroys your hormonal balance but also steals your body nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin b, folic acid, zinc and so on. And as a diuretic agent causes severe dehydration leading to effective scalp and hair growth.
Caffeine: – excessive use of Caffeine may lead to disturbed function of adrenal glands causing drainage of body nutrients like vitamins and mineral salts from the bloodstream. This promotes hair loss due to increased level of DHT.
Nicotine: – Like Caffeine, Nicotine also effects adrenal glands leading to baldness and some others serious problems.
Avoid foods that cause quick rise and then drop of blood sugar level. Refined and processed foods like snacks, desserts, cakes, candy, ice-cream, cookies, pastries, and canned fruits deliberately causes quick rise of blood sugar.
Avoid stresses. It causes fluctuations in blood-sugar levels.
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