Health claim
“A diet high in saturated fats and refined sugars can increase DHT production and worsen hair loss.”
Claim checked — weak evidenceMedium risknutrition
Evidence Summary
Limited or low-quality evidence — treat with caution.
Evidence linking specific macronutrient patterns to systemic DHT levels is limited and mostly observational.
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DHT Related Hair Loss - Everything You Need to Know | The Trichologist Podcast 002William Gaunitz Trichologist - Hair Loss Expert
The podcast episode discusses the role of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in hair loss, covering mechanisms, diagnostic considerations, and common treatment options from a trichology perspective.
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