Posted on 08/25/2025 7:43:12 AM PDT by dennisw
Research has previously suggested people who drink at least one sugary drink a day are at higher risk of suffering male pattern hair loss.
One study by Chinese researchers in 2023 found that younger men who consumed sweet drinks seven times a week had more than triple the chance of having hair loss than men who didn't consume them.
In the fresh research, scientists found that across the studies analysed sugary drinks impacted hair density, growth, thickness, shine, and hair loss.
In one study in particular, those drinking more than 3500ml per week—roughly 11 cans—were more likely to suffer the condition, particularly men, researchers found.
From Stanley Tucci to Terry Crews, some men have made baldness their signature style.
But if you're not so keen to say goodbye to those luscious locks, medics say you may want to avoid one type of popular drink.
Portuguese researchers found people who regularly consume sodas and fizzy drinks could dramatically raise their risk of hair loss.
But maintaining a good level of vitamin D could help prevent against alopecia, hair loss from any part of the body, the review of 17 studies also discovered.
Writing in the journal Nutrition and Health, the scientists said: 'Diet and nutrition plays a crucial role in hair health.
'In particular vitamin D and iron supplementation, while limiting alcohol and soft drinks may be beneficial.'
However, they cautioned the findings did not prove sodas and fizzy soft drinks causes hair loss.
Further studies instead are needed, to determine exactly what may trigger the effect, they noted.
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Uh-oh.
Consuming sugar is terrible for humans.
I'm throwing out all the fresh fruits in my storage bin.
I just dumped the grapefruit juice down the drain.
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