September 30, 2025

Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Hair Loss, Study Finds

7 minutes

Research shows sugary drinks and alcohol intake are strongly linked to faster hair loss, with younger men experiencing baldness patterns that typically appear a decade earlier
A systematic review covering over 61,000 participants confirmed low vitamin D and iron levels consistently worsen hair loss, highlighting how nutrient deficiencies directly weaken follicles
Sugary drinks spike insulin and fuel inflammation, narrowing scalp blood vessels and starving follicles of oxygen and nutrients, which accelerates thinning and weakens regrowth cycles
Men with male pattern baldness consumed nearly twice as many sugary drinks weekly compared to men without hair loss, proving diet is a visible risk factor
Cutting sugary beverages, eliminating alcohol, restoring vitamin D through safe sun, and boosting iron intake with nutrient-rich foods are direct steps to protect hair and overall health

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By Dr. Mercola

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September 30, 2025

7 minutes

Research shows sugary drinks and alcohol intake are strongly linked to faster hair loss, with younger men experiencing baldness patterns that typically appear a decade earlier
A systematic review covering over 61,000 participants confirmed low vitamin D and iron levels consistently worsen hair loss, highlighting how nutrient deficiencies directly weaken follicles
Sugary drinks spike insulin and fuel inflammation, narrowing scalp blood vessels and starving follicles of oxygen and nutrients, which accelerates thinning and weakens regrowth cycles
Men with male pattern baldness consumed nearly twice as many sugary drinks weekly compared to men without hair loss, proving diet is a visible risk factor
Cutting sugary beverages, eliminating alcohol, restoring vitamin D through safe sun, and boosting iron intake with nutrient-rich foods are direct steps to protect hair and overall health

...more