About this video
- Video Title: How to Reverse Hair Loss
- Channel: Dr. Eric Berg DC
- Speakers: Dr. Eric Berg DC
- Duration: 00:12:03
Overview
This video discusses the causes and potential solutions for hair loss, focusing on a natural approach. Dr. Berg explains the role of hormones like DHT, the impact of insulin resistance, and the importance of the hair follicle's environment. He suggests various natural remedies, dietary changes, and therapies like micro-needling and red light therapy to promote hair regrowth.
Key takeaways
- Androgenic hair loss: The most common cause, involving pattern baldness due to increased DHT (a derivative of testosterone). This can lead to decreased oxygen, inflammation, and scar tissue around the hair follicle.
- Role of DHT: Elevated DHT levels, often linked to insulin resistance, can cause hair follicles to stop growing, leading to hair loss.
- Insulin Resistance: Identified as the strongest driver of increased DHT and a root cause of many health issues, including hair loss.
- Follicle Environment: The health of the hair follicle, described as a tiny factory requiring oxygen and energy, is crucial. Excessive DHT negatively impacts this environment.
- Natural Therapies:
- Mechanical Stimulation: Micro-needling can help break down scar tissue and stimulate stem cells and mitochondria in the scalp.
- Red/Near Infrared Light Therapy: This therapy can help restore mitochondria, providing energy for hair growth.
- Rosemary Oil: Improves circulation, decreases DHT, reduces inflammation, and protects mitochondria.
- Nutritional Support:
- Zinc and Vitamin D: Essential for stimulating stem cells and growth factors for hair.
- Natural DHT Inhibitors: Saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, EGCG from green tea, peppermint oil, and zinc.
- Dietary Recommendations:
- Liver: Rich in bioavailable iron (heme iron), zinc, copper, selenium, and other essential minerals for hair health.
- Onions: High in quercetin, a powerful anti-inflammatory.
- Sauerkraut: Fortifies the gut and is rich in vitamin C and phytonutrients that can decrease DHT.
- Pumpkin Seeds: Provide magnesium and act as a DHT inhibitor.
- Reversing Insulin Resistance: Emphasized as the foundational step to addressing hair loss, with a recommendation to watch a separate video on this topic.
