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Dietary deficiencies in protein and iron cause hair thinning and shedding.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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Is it true that dietary deficiencies in protein and iron cause hair thinning and shedding?

Unclear. Several clinical and textbook sources state that iron deficiency and protein malnutrition can cause hair loss or shedding, but each addresses only part of the claim and none provides a comprehensive quantitative demonstration that these deficiencies cause thinning and shedding.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Does Iron Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
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Does Iron Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?. (n.d.). health.clevelandclinic.org. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/im-low-in-iron-can-this-cause-me-to-lose-my-hair

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Diet and hair loss: effects of nutrient deficiency and supplement use -
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Diet and hair loss: effects of nutrient deficiency and supplement use - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.5826/dpc.0701a01

Hair Growth and Disorders
2008
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Blume-Peytavi, U., Whiting, D. A., & Trüeb, R. M. (2008). Hair Growth and Disorders. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=pHrX2-huQCoC&source=gbs_api

Female Alopecia
2013
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Trüeb, R. M. (2013). Female Alopecia. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=JfE_AAAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

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