Heads up, men!
A study published earlier this month in the journal Nutrients suggests that having a sweet tooth may be causing you to lose hair.
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There’s A Link Between Sugary Drinks And Hair Loss
Specifically, drinking too many sugary beverages is linked to a higher risk of male pattern hair loss in young men.
Over 1,000 Men Were Studied
The study, conducted by a group of researchers from Beijing’s Tsinghua University between January and April last year, involved more than 1,000 Chinese men, ages 18 to 45.
Researchers Looked At Lifestyles
The participants’ lifestyles were examined vis-à-vis their hair loss.
The Results
Their findings? Men who consumed sugary drinks daily were more likely to experience hair loss. Just one sugar-sweetened beverage a day (or one to three liters a week) – including juice, soda, coffee, tea, and sports and energy drinks – made a difference.
Higher Consumption Equals Higher Risk
Of course, the risk was even higher for those who drank more than one a day (or a gallon or more a week).
The Risk For One Sugary Drink A Day
In figures, one sugary beverage a day could put you at a 30 percent higher risk of hair loss than someone who never drinks them.
More Than One A Day Means…
If you consume more than that, your risk goes up to 42 percent.
Food Affects Hair, Too
Of course, drinking sweetened beverages aren’t the only reason men lose their hair. What you eat could also affect that mane.
Rethink Fried Food
For example, the study found that those who were experiencing hair loss also had more fried foods and fewer veggies in their diet.
Take Care Of Your Mental Health
Stressed out? Anxious? The research also suggests that a history of mental health issues could make you lose hair as well.
Sugary Beverages Are Not OK In General
Back to those sugary drinks. There’s actually more reason to put that soda down than just the fear of going bald.
What Drinking Soda Daily Can Do To You
For example, consuming soda every day puts you at risk for liver cancer and other illnesses.
Too Much Sugar Can Lead To Diabetes
And previous studies have shown that sugar can lead to insulin resistance, which in turn can cause type 2 diabetes. And by the way, there’s a link between insulin resistance and hair loss, too.
Watch Your Sugar
In short, it’s always a good idea to go easy on the sugary drinks.
