Question:
I’ve been losing hair for around 2 years and like many have experienced an increase in hair loss when I began bodybuilding. I’ve read some people’s posts on forums which say they think whey protein has caused their hair loss. Is this true?
I don’t want to take whey protein if it’ll speed up my hair loss!
Answer:
Whey protein contains nothing which causes hair loss. But, what you have to remember is, protein (any protein) coupled with weight training increases testosterone, which increases DHT, which in individuals cursed with balding, will make them balder – if they aren’t taking a DHT blocker such as Propecia.
If you are training and eating for muscle, it’s inevitable your testosterone will increase, and if you have the baldness genes, your hair loss will increase. You then have a decision to make – do you stop training, have a Mr. Average body and just slowly watch your hair fall out over a longer time period… or do you continue training, build a great body (and enjoy doing so) and maybe run the risk of losing hair quicker due to higher DHT levels? That’s your choice. If you’re going bald – you’re going to go bald anyway, sooner or later. Why agonize over it?
Also, I’m no doctor, but my logic is this: Get an appointment with your doctor and get on Propecia.