Article 1:
There have been many opinionated studies that show the link between
excessive bodybuilding and hair loss. They claim working on your body reduces
your hair volume. After a lot of research the facts and fiction have been
discovered. Here are the truths and myths regarding bodybuilding and hair loss:
Causes of Hair Loss in
Bodybuilders:
The primary cause of hair loss is high levels of DHT. DHT
is the by product of testosterone. The more testosterone you have the higher
your levels of DHT. In bodybuilders most try to increase testosterone by taking
supplements and injections. With the increase of testosterone the DHT levels
increase and cause thinning hair and balding.
Those who
are only taking supplements are not particular l yat risk. The increase of DHT
from the increase of testosterone is not high enough in levels to cause
balding. However, those who are going to lose their hair genetically may find
that they are losing it quicker because of the increases. So even if you gain
the muscle mass you want, you may lose the hair that you love.
Many theories have circulated through the gym masses
stating that bodybuilding alone causes baldness. This is not true. Just working
out naturally with no supplements, steroids or injections will not cause bald ness.
These stories for the most part were created by bodybuilders that were juicing and
didn’t want anyone to know.
How to Slow Balding:
If you are noticing your hair thinning but don’t want to give
up your supplemental diet, there are a few things you can do to slow the thinning.
By adding to your diet and following a few changes in your daily life you can
continue to build muscle without sacrificing your hair. Here are a few ways to
slow your hair loss:
Proper Hair Care:
So many times we fail to properly maintain our hair after
all, we are men. Properly caring for your hair will keep it on your head. Try using
hair care products that have fewer chemicals. Excessive washing with harsh
chemicals will remove the natural oils on your hair and cause damage. Don’t
roughly comb or brush your hair, as it can also damage your strands and follicles.
Diet:
Just as your body needs a healthy diet to grow, so does
your hair. You are probably already on a high protein supplement so be careful
not to over due it. Your hair needs protein to grow but high levels can damage
your hair. Vitamins, minerals, and good fats are also important for hair
growth. Be sure you are giving your body and hair all the nutrients needed to
keep them healthy.
Avoid Testosterone:
This may seem to be a contradiction to your goals but
high levels of testosterone will cause your hair to fall out. Using supplements
won’t cause too much damage as your muscles will use most of the extra testosterone,
however injections and steroids will harm your hair, not to mention your
health. If the more popular side effects of steroids isn’t enough to keep you
away from them then perhaps hair loss will. Do your body and hair a favor and
don’t use.
Avoid Stress:
Working out is a great stress reliever and less stress
means more hair. If you find your stress levels high, take some time to relax.
Stress causes hair loss however, if you reduce stress you can reverse that
loss. Meditation and relaxing is key to stress reduction.
Whether you want to believe that bodybuilding causes hair
loss, or you want to believe there are outside factors, there are ways of reducing
damage. You can have the best of both worlds by working out your body and
keeping your head full of hair. Keep your body in shape and avoid any harmful
decisions that will affect your health and hair.
Article 2:
Weight lifting can cause an elevation in testosterone
levels. Most body builders know that increasing testosterone levels helps
improve power, strength and endurance. This is actually how steroids work.
Increasing testosterone has a positive effect on training performance but it
can have a negative effect on hair growth.
Testosterone is a male hormone but it is also present (in
lesser amounts) in women. Generally speaking the more testosterone in the body,
the more extreme the male characteristics will be. If you look at a bull and a
cow, the bull is far more muscular and far more aggressive. Both bulls and cows
have the same diet. The difference is the bull has far higher testosterone
levels.
DHT: a by-product of
testosterone
It’s clear that men tend to experience hair loss more so
than women. That is because men tend to have more testosterone in their body’s.
DHT is a by-product of testosterone. In general, as we age, more DHT is
produced from testosterone. DHT seems to cause hair loss and also body hair
growth.
Some people’s hair is more susceptible to the effects of
DHT than others. Some people’s body’s tend to produce more testosterone than
others. Some people will experience more of an elevation in testosterone as a
result of starting a weight lifting/body building routine, while others will
not experience much of a change. And some people seem to produce more DHT from
testosterone than others.
So in answer to your question:
Yes, weight lifting or body building may cause an
increased rate in hair loss, IF you are one of the people who is both
susceptible to the negative effects of DHT and your weight lifting/body
building routine results in an increase in testosterone levels.
From what I know about body building, most people who
work-out hard will experience an increase in testosterone but not a massive
one. In fact there are many things that cause elevated testosterone levels.
For example, a study discovered that men whose football
team won a match had more elevated testosterone levels after the game than the
supporters of the losing team. This study shows that the mind is a key
controller of hormonal balance and this is one of the key parts of my hair loss
eBook.
It shows that it is possible to control your hormonal
balance if you are able to take greater control of your mind and your feelings.
In conclusion
It’s my opinion that you don’t need to worry about the
effects of body building on your hair, unless you are taking supplements that
are designed to increase your testosterone levels. I don’t even need to say
that you shouldn’t be taking steroids if you want to be healthy.
If you’re taking steroids and you are one of the millions
of people whose scalp is sensitive to DHT you will probably notice an increase
in hair loss. Just don’t take them.
However if you’re not taking steroids and you’re working
out pretty hard you should be OK, providing you’re following the instructions
in my eBook – and so keeping your mind in the right place, keeping your body
working at super efficient levels and keeping your scalp clear and free of DHT.
I work out as often as possible – about three times a
week and I hit the weights quite hard. I’ve got a pretty muscular body – in
fact I’m in great shape – low fat levels, good muscle tone. But I’m highly
aware that with exercising and weight lifting you can do things the same way as
everyone else or you can use your intelligence to get ahead of the game. And
I’m fortunate enough to know about nutrition and how to gain the most benefits
from food.
I hope this helps. Thanks for your question.
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