Hair fall: Cholesterol is a wax-like fat, which is present in every cell of our body. Cholesterol is considered very important for the cells and body parts to function properly. Apart from this, cholesterol also plays an important role in the production of hormones, vitamins and digestive fluids. However, high levels of cholesterol are a cause for concern and can lead to a number of health problems. But did you know that the reason for the change in your hair can be a sign of a high amount of cholesterol in the body?
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that a high-cholesterol diet can lead to premature greying of hair and greying of hair. This research has been published in the Nature Journal's Scientific Reports.
Hhigh cholesterol and hair loss
Researchers found that taking a high-fat or cholesterol diet caused hair loss and greying in mice. For research, the rats were divided into two groups – the first group was given a regular diet and the second group was given high-cholesterol food. The age of the mice included in the research was not more than 12 weeks. At the age of 36 weeks, 75 per cent of the mice were on a high-fat and cholesterol diet, due to which they started losing hair rapidly.
Researchers warn
After this research, the researchers have also warned. According to the researchers, due to the Western diet, hair loss and greying of mice started. Researchers say that similar changes are seen in men when they eat a diet high in fat and cholesterol. According to researchers at Kerala University, inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis leads to increased fibrosis, which damages the microscopic hair follicles.
According to studies, cholesterol increases the risk of cicatricial alopecia, a type of hair loss disorder, which destroys stem cells in hair follicles.
