Q: Which specialist to consult for improving diet quality to control hair fall?
A: A qualified nutritionist or dietitian shall guide you well for customizing your daily diet keeping in mind your nutrient requirements, health goals and lifestyle factors.
Q: What foods cause high DHT?
A: Foods high in saturated fats such as red meat, seafood, shellfish, milk and milk products, poultry foods can increase levels of DHT in the body.
Q: What causes increased DHT production?
A: Increased production of cholesterol or high presence of cholesterol in the body through diet can increase the production of DHT in the body.
Q: How do certain foods reduce DHT production?
A: Certain foods such as avocado, spinach, berries and seeds inhibit the action of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase which is responsible for the conversion of testosterone to DHT.