Eating fried food is often mentioned as a potential factor causing hair loss that many people do not really pay due attention to.
Besides causes such as genetics, stress or endocrine disorders, diet also plays an important role in hair loss.
Fried food is food processed at high temperatures, containing a lot of grease and saturated fat.
When consumed too much, they increase bad cholesterol levels in the blood, negatively affecting blood circulation. Hair follicles need to be nourished with oxygen and nutrients through the circulatory system. When blood circulation is poor, hair follicles are weakened, hair is easily broken and difficult to grow back. Therefore, eating a lot of fried food indirectly hinders the process of nourishing healthy hair.
In addition, fried foods also stimulate sebum glands to function more strongly. The scalp secretes too much oil, blocking pores, creating a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi to develop. This can cause scalp inflammation, dandruff and itching, making hair roots gradually weaken and leading to prolonged hair loss. In particular, people with oily scalp are more likely to be affected if they regularly consume fatty foods.
Not only that, the process of frying at high temperatures also produces oxidizing substances and free radicals. These substances damage cells, accelerate the aging process, including hair cells. When the body has to constantly cope with a large amount of free radicals, hair becomes dry, frizzy, split ends and more prone to hair loss than usual.
However, it is necessary to understand that fried food is not the only cause of hair loss. When regularly consumed in large quantities, fried food will be one of the factors causing this condition.
Therefore, to protect hair, fried foods should be limited, but it is necessary to increase green vegetables, fruits, foods rich in vitamins and minerals, and maintain scientific living habits.
