Metabolic Issues

Hair Loss Caused By Metabolic Deficiencies

Insufficient iron levels and thyroid disorders are two common metabolic deficiencies that can lead to hair loss. When your body does not contain sufficient iron stores, the production of hemoglobin in your blood is impaired. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to all the cells in your body, including cells critical to hair health, to promote growth and repair. 

Hypothyroidism, and insufficient hormone levels, can cause hair to become brittle and more susceptible to breakage and damage resulting in thinning and hair loss. 

Hyperthyroidism, overactive hormone production, speeds up metabolism and hair can fall out without being replaced with new hair growth.

With hair loss caused by low iron or thyroid conditions, it is important to first address these metabolic imbalances. Often the treatment of these underlying conditions is enough to stop hair loss and restore healthy hair growth. If hair loss persists after treatment for metabolic deficiencies, the HairNation team can customize treatments to promote healthy hair growth.