Losing Hair?

[MocaGyrl]

My hair has been falling out since I started Atkins in Jan - there's a clump of it after I wash it & several strands come out easily for 2 days after, which is not the norm. What minerals/vitamins am I deficient in? :q: I take a multi v, but I confess, not daily as I should. :nono: I heard someone say she lost a lot of hair from doing Atkins. Also my hair has been especially dry, even though I don't colour it & use plenty of deep conditioner, hardly ever blow dry it & use anti-frizz & shine products - anyone else experiencing this??

[Zora]

Here is a good link to help you with vitamins and supplements:

http://www7.addr.com/~atkinsdiet/suzyqposts.html#vitamins

[queenbeear]

Hi Moca,

I too am experiencing similar problems as far as hair loss. I on the other hand have been taking vitamins regularly from day one including Basic#3, L-Carnatine, CoQ-10, Essential Oils, and Chromium Picolinate. I had this same problem in the past when I tried Atkins several years ago. I agree it would be interesting to get feedback if there are suggestions to alleviate this negative side effect - I Love this WOE otherwise! Good luck. Queenbee :roll:

[Birddog]

I have been doing Atkins for a year and a half. When I started, I too lost lots of hair. I have always had real thick hair. So, It worried me quite a bit, but it did straighten out. Dr. Atkins strongly recommends supplements. I take Basic #3, EFA, Calcium, Potassium, PABA, CO Q 10 & B Complex.
:daze:

[Talon]

Having thining hair is a common side affect for any weight loss plan - really anything that would act as a stressor to your system. For the first few months, I too had hair falling out. According to what I haver ead, you can go through a stress (change in diet in this case) and it will take a few months to fully reflect in your hair loss. My hair has stopped coming out quite some time ago, and has had a remarkable re-growth.

Just be sure to take your vitamins everyday!

[queenbeear]

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm sure you are right about the stress. I just never put the two together! Thanks, Queenbee

[Larix]

When I was taking a medication that caused hair loss, zinc and selenium were suggested as minerals that could help. I don't know if this was specific to this particular drug (maybe it depleted these minerals?) but it is worth some research. Good luck.

[Rosebud]

Hi there,

Yes, stress definitely seems to be implicated.

Lora from the Low Carb Luxury website has some good advice for sufferers here. (http://www.lowcarbluxury.com/newsletter/lclnewsvol02-no07.html#letters)

:rose:Rosebud:rose:

[shawnie]

Ever since I started Atkind I have been losing more hair but the new hair coming in is now curly humm....

[MocaGyrl]

THANKS SO MUCH to all who replied! The links you posted are helpful! I will be adding more supplements to my plan & am glad to hear it's a temporary thing.

[wiseyb]

My hair has been falling out since I started Atkins in Jan - there's a clump of it after I wash it & several strands come out easily for 2 days after, which is not the norm. What minerals/vitamins am I deficient in? :q: I take a multi v, but I confess, not daily as I should. :nono: I heard someone say she lost a lot of hair from doing Atkins. Also my hair has been especially dry, even though I don't colour it & use plenty of deep conditioner, hardly ever blow dry it & use anti-frizz & shine products - anyone else experiencing this??

I started the Atkins diet in sep, 6 weeks ago a bald patch apeard on the crown of my head, i have now noticed that a patch is starting to form on the front above my fringe - on the parting :-). the sad thing is i am a hairdresser, and of course this does not look good for my job.

I went ot my GP on Monnday and she prescribe me a scalp tonic. my ,manager has suggested raw Garlis is brilliant for hair loss.. i supose it is worth a try. (but very smelly).

I am conviced it is the result of the Atkins diet. and i have stopped the diet for this reason.

I just hope it grrows back as quick as it fell out..

[pepperlg]

Huh. Weird. My hair actually *stopped* falling out once I started Atkins.