Yes, cholesterol significantly affects hair; while it's vital for healthy hair growth (needed in follicles), high LDL ("bad") cholesterol can clog micro-vessels, reducing nutrient supply, leading to thinning, poor anchoring, and hair loss, while low HDL ("good") cholesterol is also linked to hair loss, especially in women, so balancing levels is key. How High LDL Cholesterol Harms Hair Clogs Follicles: Excess LDL cholesterol can block tiny blood vessels feeding hair roots. Reduces Oxygen/Nutrients: Clogged vessels mean less oxygen and fewer nutrients reach the follicle. Thickens Sebum: It can solidify sebum within the follicle, further obstructing it. Leads to Loss: This disruption weakens hair, causing poor anchoring and eventual thinning or loss. How Low HDL Cholesterol Harms Hair Lack of "Good" Transport: HDL carries cholesterol away from tissues; low levels mean cholesterol isn't effectively cleared. Associated with Hair Loss: Studies sho...
Thanks for sharing!! I'll have to try this out
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Deleteis it bad to leave rice water on your hair without rinsing it out with fresh water?
ReplyDeleteIt is not bad. It is a personal choice. I do a quick rinse to reduce the smell
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