Published: June 12, 2025
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Every person over 35 blames aging for having less hair. Turns out it's not age. It's hormones, blood flow, and years of neglect. Here are 3 simple fixes to prevent hair loss and reverse hair loss naturally:

Here’s what’s happening: Your hair grows in 3 phases: - Anagen (growth) - Catagen (transition) - Telogen (rest/shedding) Stress, hormones, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammation shorten the growth phase and push follicles into dormancy.

Problem 1: Hormone imbalance (DHT) DHT is a hormone your body makes from testosterone. Some DHT is normal, but too much can shrink your hair follicles and slowly kill growth over time. This is why so many men thin out at the crown or hairline first.

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Fix 1: Reset your hormones (DHT) Too much DHT shrinks your hair follicles over time. Here’s how to lower it naturally: • Cut sugar + processed carbs • Add saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil • Reduce stress (cortisol = more DHT) Lower DHT results in longer growth phases.

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DHT is the #1 cause of male pattern baldness. It shrinks follicles until they stop growing. But studies show saw palmetto can reduce DHT by up to 32%, and pumpkin seed oil boosted hair count by 40% in 24 weeks.

If you want ONE all-in-one natural ingredient solution to reduce DHT, here’s one of the best ones I’ve found: It's a game changer for me at 40. https://lvnta.com/lv_Z2i5a7XtB...

Problem 2: Nutrient depletion Hair needs: - Zinc - Biotin - Iron - Silica - Vitamin D - Omega-3s - B-complex (especially B12 and folate) If your body is depleted, your hair is the first thing it cuts off.

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Fix 2: Rebuild from the root • Eat more oysters, eggs, beef, and salmon • Supplement nutrients you’re low in • Add collagen Think of food as construction material. If the raw materials are missing, no serum or shampoo will save you.

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Problem 3: Poor blood flow Hair follicles need oxygen and nutrients to grow. But most people have tight scalps, sit all day, and never move blood to the top of their head. No blood means no growth.

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Image in tweet by Human Upgrade

Fix 3: Boost scalp circulation - Nitric oxide-rich foods (beets, pomegranate) - Scalp massage 5 mins/day - Red light therapy (650nm) - Micro needling 1x/week - Daily movement Dr. Huberman explains this:

Common side effects of popular hair treatments: • Itchy scalp • Permanent follicle damage • Erection problems • Loss of desire • Even infertility Stop treating the symptom. Start fixing the root.

The most common root causes: 1. DHT sensitivity 2. Low scalp blood flow 3. Nutrient deficiencies 4. Chronic inflammation 5. Poor sleep or stress 6. Mitochondrial decline in follicles 7. Gut issues that block absorption

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If you want ONE all-in-one natural ingredient solution for hair production, here’s one of the best ones I’ve found: https://lvnta.com/lv_Z2i5a7XtB...

Stop chasing serums. Stop blaming genetics. Stop calling it aging. Fix the hormones. Fix the blood flow. Fix the nutrition. The hair will grow. If you enjoyed this thread, please give it a like + repost it so others can see it also:

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