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This Article Explain the role of DHT in hair loss and how to reduce DHT
for hair loss treatment
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how to reduce DHT - Male and
female adults can lose hair as a consequence of changes in the metabolism of
androgen in the body (commonly in men), this is usually caused by a buildup of DHT in the scalp which can impede the
flow of nutrients to the hair follicles.
What is DHT?
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DHT is
short for Dihydrotestosterone, is actually male sex hormone, an androgen. DHT
synthesized in the adrenal glands, prostate, hair follicles, testes.
DHT occurs
when the enzymes of the skin and scalp make contact with testosterone.
DHT plays
a major role in hair loss, is the enemy of hair follicles on your head. Under
certain conditions DHT wants those hair follicles dead by blocking the nutrients
supply.
DHT on the
other hand is essential in the development of male characteristics during
puberty such as facial hair, muscular appearance etc.
In later
in man life, DHT only has a causative role in acne, prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement
of the prostate), and hair loss.”
DHT causes balding
DHT is not
directly causing the hair to fall out, but DHT actually restricts the follicles
ability to produce hair growth by blocking the nutrients flow to hair follicles.
But balding is genetic, some people aren’t affected by DHT in the scalp but in those who have a genetic tendency to hair loss, the hair follicles are particularly sensitive to the effects of DHT.
Lowering DHT
In order to promote hair
growth, some treatment should be done to lower DHT in the scalp.
How to Reduce DHT Naturally
Add soy foods in your diet menu, According to a Harvard Medical School Study published in a 2003 edition
of the Journal of Nutrition, soy foods inhibit the formation of DHT and reduce
DHT. Whole soy foods like tempeh, tofu and soybeans. Foods that are made of soy
are naturally low in cholesterol, which helps to prevent DHT from being released
in your body.
Drink black/green tea regularly. The Harvard study also found that
black tea decreased DHT formation. Green tea might be beneficial as well, green
tea removes toxins from the body and can help re-grow hair.
Seafood, particularly shellfish, contains high levels of zinc, which, according
to aidhairloss.com, is a natural DHT blocker.
Natural DHT Blocker
This section will explain how to reduce DHT levels using organic and natural ingredients. Some
ingredients is proven to be effective to lower DHT even though they won’t stop
DHT permanently.
Pumpkin Seed
Pumpkin
seed can be beneficial to stop the production of DHT on the scalp, and also inhibits
DHT through the liver. Apply pumpkin seed oil to the scalp before bedtime for regularly,
leave overnight and wash in the morning.
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Nettle Root
Aside from
it's healing properties, Nettle root reduces DHT and thickens hair. Take nettle
tablets daily with water to overcome bitter taste in your mouth.
Saw Palmetto
An extract
of saw palmetto berries may block 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that converts
testosterone to DHT, Saw palmetto prevents DHT from forming and allows more
proteins to penetrate your hair follicles, resulting in thicker hair. Take saw
palmetto capsules twice daily.
