The Science of Healthy Hair: What Actually Matters
Hair health is more complicated than buying a “hair, skin & nails” supplement.
In this episode, we’re unpacking what may actually matter when it comes to nutrition and healthy hair, including:
Ferritin vs. iron: why your iron stores can matter even before obvious anemia develops
Why there isn't one universally accepted “perfect” ferritin level for hair growth
Hepcidin: what it is and why taking iron more often doesn't necessarily mean absorbing more iron
Why alternate-day iron dosing has become an interesting strategy in the research
Why the form of an iron supplement matters, including…
The skinny
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