Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The #1 Best Diet for Dandruff

Sep 7, 2023

04:40

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Learn about the causes of dandruff and its connection to PCOS and insulin resistance. Discover how the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting can improve insulin resistance and combat dandruff.

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Quick takeaways

Dandruff is caused by inflammation of the skin due to the overproduction of sebum, which nourishes the fungus responsible for dandruff.

Insulin resistance, a common factor in dandruff-related issues, can be managed through a ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting to eliminate dandruff without scalp remedies.

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The Cause of Dandruff: Seborrheic Dermatitis and Fungal Overgrowth

Dandruff is caused by seborrheic dermatitis, which is inflammation of the skin due to the overproduction of sebum. This condition is associated with a specific type of fungus that feeds on the oil in the sebaceous glands. This fungus creates inflammation and leads to flaky skin. The presence of excess oil in the sebaceous glands provides nourishment for the fungus, allowing it to thrive. Antibiotics are ineffective against this fungus, and a related yeast called Candida can also cause flare-ups. Teenagers and individuals over 50 are more likely to experience dandruff, and there is a higher incidence of dandruff in women with PCOS and insulin resistance.

Understanding the Causes and Treatment of Dandruff

3min

The Connection Between PCOS, Metabolic Syndrome, and Dandruff

2min

Find out how to get rid of dandruff once and for all.

DATA:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35621241/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5421546/

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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-72975-8