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3497: This Drink Causes Hair Loss in Men (TWT)

Sep 2, 2025
Could your favorite sugary drinks be affecting your hair? A new study reveals a surprising connection between sugar-sweetened beverages and male pattern hair loss. Discover how caffeine and sugar might be accelerating this issue and learn about healthier drink alternatives. Plus, explore the essential role of vitamin C for immune health and detoxification, with tips on supplements to enhance your wellness. Don't miss insights on managing diet and lifestyle for better hair health!
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INSIGHT

Sugary Drinks Linked To Male Pattern Hair Loss

  • A study in Nutrients linked regular sugar-sweetened beverage intake to male pattern hair loss in men aged 18–45.
  • Consuming roughly 4.3 L/week was associated with higher hair-loss risk versus ~2.5 L or less.
ADVICE

Cut Daily Sweet Drinks To Lower Risk

  • Even one sweetened drink per day (10–12 oz) may raise hair-loss risk, and >1 drink increases risk further by ~42%.
  • Avoid daily sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce your odds of male pattern hair loss.
INSIGHT

Environment Triggers Genetic Hair Loss

  • Genetics set baseline hair-loss risk, but environmental triggers like diet determine whether genes express.
  • Sugar-sweetened beverages act as one environmental factor that can tip genetically predisposed men toward hair loss.
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