Hair analysis is a method of diagnosing the causes of hair loss and measuring minerals

As explained on other pages of the website, the most important step in treating hair loss is to diagnose the causes of hair loss, and in addition to blood tests, hair analysis is a method that we use to diagnose the causes of hair loss, such as measuring the amount of minerals and metals. We use heavy, protein synthesis status, etc., in such a way that part of your hair is cut with scissors (about 100 hairs) and analyzed in a special hair laboratory and according to the information obtained, to treat hair loss. Hair and hair regrowth We prescribe appropriate supplements, solutions and treatments. Hair analysis tests are also used by many doctors to measure toxic metals in the body and DNA testing.

In hair analysis, 21 elements are measured in hair tissue, these elements are: calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, copper, manganese, zinc, chromium, selenium, baron, lithium, molybdenum, nickel, cobalt , Lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and aluminum.



The amount of some elements in hair analysis indicates the approximate amount of their reserves in the body and more importantly the ratio of some minerals to each other indicates the state and activity of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands and metabolism, for example the ratio of calcium to potassium. It indicates the function of the thyroid gland and the ratio of sodium to potassium indicates the function of the adrenal glands and their effect on the hair. For example, people with adrenal insufficiency have less sodium in their hair analysis than potassium, calcium, and magnesium because the amount of hormones secreted by the adrenal glands is responsible for regulating the amount of sodium in the blood serum. When these glands are inactive, the amount of sodium in the blood is low and less of this element is deposited in the soft tissues of the body such as hair.



In hair analysis, common factors that cause hair loss are examined and are:

1) Mineral deficiency

2) Increase in minerals

3) The state of protein metabolism in the body

4) adrenal and thyroid function

5) Type of body metabolism

According to the information obtained from hair analysis and blood tests, the causes of hair loss are determined and a detailed treatment plan that includes:

1) Suitable dietary supplements to regulate the amount of minerals and vitamins in the body

2) Appropriate type of hair growth stimulant solutions

3) Diet plan to help regulate the amount of minerals

4) If needed, herbs are provided to help regulate hormones.

In addition to treating hair loss and hair regrowth, it also regulates metabolism, increases energy and the body's health.



Differences between blood tests and hair analysis to measure the amount of minerals and heavy metals

Hair is the second most active and metabolic tissue in the body, which is affected by blood flow, sweat, hormones and enzymes. The amount of minerals deposited in the hair reflects their reserves and what is happening inside the body's cells. The factors in the blood are very variable with factors such as eating, physical activity, illness, etc., and also in the blood test, the amount of substances in the blood is checked at the time of blood sampling. But in hair analysis, 2.5 cm of hair tissue is analyzed, which indicates the amount of minerals deposited in the hair in 2 to 3 months, which is much more accurate than a blood test to measure the amount of minerals and heavy metals in the body. As has been explained many times in different parts of the site, one of the main factors in hair loss is the imbalance of minerals in the body. To read more, read the article on minerals and their role in the body. Please note that this does not mean that hair analysis can be a substitute for a blood test, it is of no use for measuring blood factors such as enzymes, fats, sugars, diagnosing diseases, etc.



Hair Analysis Interpretation:

Interpretation of hair analysis is different from blood test. For example, low levels of elements in hair analysis do not necessarily mean their deficiency in the body. For example, iron is one of the elements that should not be examined in hair analysis and its low level is not a sign of deficiency. Or high levels of calcium is not the reason for its increase in the body, but indicates the body's inability to use calcium, which causes calcium to deposit over time in the soft tissues of the body, including hair, and the reasons for this can be a lack of work. Thyroid or adrenal glands and copper proliferation noted. It is worth mentioning that a physician or nutritionist must have completed a full course in hair analysis interpretation and have sufficient experience and knowledge to have the necessary ability to correctly interpret hair analysis and adjust the treatment plan.



Widespread use of this method in other countries

There are more than a dozen hair analysis laboratories in the United States, Europe, and Australia, and more than a thousand physicians and nutritionists around the world use this method to measure minerals, monitor the body's metabolism, and so on. Nutritionists who work under the name of holistic are more in favor of this method.