GOING BALD ON KETO! HELP

Keto_Kueen
Keto_Kueen Posts: 23 Member
edited November 24 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey everyone!!!
I've been on keto for 3 months now and my hair shedding won't stop! When I look directly in the mirror...I can see my scalp! I've always had super thick hair so this is freaking me out!
25y
F
208lbs
takes:
multivitamin
b complex
but d
calcium
omega 3 fish oil
1000 biotin daily....higher dose breaks me out too much
doing 5%,25%,70% for my 1700 calories...pls help! Any suggestions advice feedback stories experience would be much appreciated!!!!

Regards,
Lexy
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  • kiracookie
    kiracookie Posts: 50 Member
    Wow Iv had the opposite with low carb eating. Deffo need to investigate what nutrients you’re missing out on
  • lucerorojo
    lucerorojo Posts: 790 Member
    You don't have to do keto. Just eat everything but stay at your calorie goal to lose weight.
  • Wheelhouse15
    Wheelhouse15 Posts: 5,575 Member
    psuLemon wrote: »
    sijomial wrote: »
    1700 cals (the number is included in the OP) is unlikely to be the problem so if the only thing that changed was switching to keto then I'd certainly revert to a more standard macro split A.S.A.P.

    I am almost wonder if they aren't taking in a lot of veggies, which is limiting their ability to get adequate micronutrients.

    Seeing the macros would help since keto is lower protein too.
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  • CTcutie
    CTcutie Posts: 649 Member
    Echoing others: Dr appointment/bloodwork.

    Note: my dr said my results were perfect- no anemia, no thyroid issues, etc. but I don't think she tested for all vitamin/mineral definiciencies (likely bc she tried to tell me your hair changes as you age. I pretended i couldn't hear her (I'm older than you!).

    Try Viviscal, it a supplement. WM seems to be cheapest- it takes at least 3 months to show improvement, but there is NO quick fix. (I'm not doing keto but was having hair issues, too.) I just finished 31 days, and can see improvement already (less shedding/seems a little thicker @ roots).

    You might want to look into seeing a dietician/nutritionist to make sure you are eating what you need to be eating.

    There is no scientific proof that biotin will do much (though LOTS of people say it helped them. Stuff I've read indicates that unless you are deficient in biotin, you are wasting your money and will be disappointed, ymmv.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,431 MFP Moderator
    One additional note. You should see a doctor before seeing a doctor. While water soluble vitamins aren't an issue, there are a lot of supplements that can cause issues if you over supplement.
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    Are you counting carbs or NET carbs? I only ask because I’ve seen friends attempt keto and do much better when they switched to NET (carbs minus fiber) because they weren’t eating enough veggies and getting enough micronutrients counting carbs alone with the keto goal being to keep them so low.
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    JMcGee2018 wrote: »
    If OP recently gave birth it could be due to that and not the keto. Hair loss isn't unheard of postpartum. However, I'd suggest having bloodwork done to make sure you're not missing any essential nutrients. Also, I'm not sure keto is a good diet for breastfeeding.

    I missed the breastfeeding part. I agree. This isn’t the time to be going keto.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    If 25% of 1700 calories is protein, that works out to a hair over 100 grams per day, which might be enough protein. If she's doing a few hundred calories of cardio exercise per day, that will push up her protein needs and she's then insufficient.

    OTOH if hair shedding was an issue before keto see a doctor.
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