Original author: Susan Ray; AtlanticDrugs.com

Certain eating habits can delay baldness in men, doctors from Great Britain are warning.

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In one of the country’s most popular newspapers The Daily Mail, a leading hair expert said that particular meals which are popular are making men go bald faster. Diets which lack protein – which can be found in red meat, fish, eggs and chicken – will affect your levels of keratin, a hormone that gives hair strength and helps it to grow. A cooked breakfast may help on this front. Philip Kingsley, a consultant trichologist, says he believes that breakfast is the most important meal of the day for boosting hair follicles.

A lack of iron can also increase hair loss, so eating nuts may be an effective way to keep your hair on your head.

Baldness causes

As well as our dietary intake, other habits may make us more likely to lose our hair. Smoking and coloring your hair frequently can both contribute to baldness. High levels of male hormones such as testosterone can increase hair loss, and since these hormones are released in large quantities when you’re stressed, it’s important to take time to relax.

Male pattern baldness affects millions of men worldwide. It typically starts during a man’s 20s or 30s. By the time men are 50, around half have experienced some degree of male pattern baldness. Some men are unfazed by hair loss and perceive it to be a natural part of ageing, and something they should not be ashamed of. However, for some men, the change in their appearance causes them embarrassment or anxiety. Scientists are constantly looking for a cure to baldness, and one prominent hair loss treatment, Propecia, is available to men who want to stem the onset of baldness.

According to research, EGCG is known to help in reducing age spots, clarifying the skin, protecting against the suns UV rays, and lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad kind).  There is also strong evidence supporting the notion that drinking green tea may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s.

A recommended dosage would be 300-400 mg of polyphenols daily to fully realize the anti-aging properties of green tea or green tea extract. One cup beverage contains about 50-100 mg of polyphenols, depending on the quantity and quality of tea leaves used.  I prefer to drink the caffeine free green tea, too much caffeine can cause feelings of anxiety and insomnia.

Green Tea May Help Rosacea Sufferers

A small study showed benefits of 2% polyphenone (via a particular type of green tea extract) in papulopustular rosacea. In particular, a significant reduction in inflammatory lesions was reported compared to those taking a placebo pill.

Homemade Green Tea Toner

Applying green tea to your skin may have anti-aging benefits.  A great home made Green Tea Toner can be made by applying freshly brewed green tea to your skin (make sure the tea is room temperature).  You can freeze the green tea as ice cubes to keep it fresh and use a cube each night after it thaws out. 

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