The Medical Advisor

Zinc is essential to keep us healthy, it provides immune health support and inflammation reduction. The anti-inflammatory properties of zinc are used in many common inflammatory dermatoses like acne, rosacea, eczemas, and ulcers, and wounds of varied etiology. Moreover, zinc has an important role in hair tissue growth and repair.  What happens to your hair if zinc is too low or too high? A study showed a strong correlation between zinc deficiency (< 70 µg/dL) and hair loss. A zinc deficiency causes hair loss and damages existing hair, making it more prone to breakage. How? Lack of zinc can cause changes in the protein structure of hair follicles which may decrease their structural integrity. As result, new hairs will fall off more frequently than they should. However, having too much zinc can also cause damage. That’s why it is important to make sure that you are getting the recommended daily amount of zinc. Getting enough zinc? You can get zinc through your diet from natural fo...