Neha Agarwal Neha Agarwal Asked 7 months ago

Does keto cause hair loss?

The keto diet, which I started a few months back to lose weight, is working, but I've noticed my hair falling out much more than usual. Is hair loss a common side effect of being on keto?

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Rohit Deshmukh Rohit Deshmukh Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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A sudden shift to a keto diet can shock your system, leading to a temporary condition called telogen effluvium, which causes hair shedding. It is usually due to calorie restriction or lack of specific micronutrients. I highly recommend consulting a clinical nutritionist or doctor before making drastic dietary changes.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, temporary hair shedding is quite common on keto due to the sudden nutritional shift, but adding a biotin supplement usually helps.

Megha Nair Megha Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

When I did the keto diet for three months, I noticed a lot of hair fall around the eighth week. Once I increased my intake of green leafy vegetables and healthy fats, it gradually stopped. That was just my personal experience, so it might affect your body differently.

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Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Bhai, jab hum khana-pina sudden badal dete hain toh sharir kamzor ho jata hai aur baal jhadne lagte hain. Hamare yahan toh sab dal, chawal aur sabzi khate hain aur swasth rehte hain. Ek baar doctor babu se pooch lo is diet ke baare mein.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, keto diet start karne ke baad hair fall toh badh jata hai. Extreme diet change se body shock ho jati hai na. It is better to eat normal home-cooked balanced food instead of cutting out carbs completely.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Keto can cause temporary shedding because of the sudden drop in carbs, which is stressful for your body. Try to pair your diet with moderate exercise like walking to improve overall blood circulation, which helps hair follicles. Also, ensure you are getting enough protein and vitamins.

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