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Since cutting out meat and dairy i noticed i loose a lot more hair. what nutrients am i lacking from cutting these foods that can cause hair loss?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Hair loss: Can be due to several reasons, not necessarily cutting off meat/dairy , vegans don't loose hair. It can be the diet itself, losing weight fast, stress, hormonal dysfunction (e.g thyroid) , better see your doctor for evaluation and possible referral to a dermatologist, best wishes

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Answered 8/20/2019

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