Protein and Hair are Related?

Protein Deficiency And Hair Loss: What Most Indians Miss

Hair fall is often blamed on stress, genetics, or pollution. However, one of the most ignored causes of hair loss in India is poor protein intake. Protein deficiency hair fall is extremely common, especially in people following restrictive or unbalanced diets.

This blog explains how protein deficiency causes hair loss, the signs to watch for, and how correcting nutrition can restore hair strength.

Why Protein Is Essential For Hair Growth

Hair is made primarily of a protein called keratin. When your diet lacks enough protein, your body prioritises vital organs and reduces supply to hair follicles.

Medical term: keratin deficiency. In simple words, your hair does not get the building blocks it needs to grow strong.

How Protein Deficiency Causes Hair Fall

Hair Shifts To Shedding Phase

Low protein intake pushes hair follicles into the resting and shedding stage (telogen effluvium). Simply put, more hair falls than grows.

Hair Becomes Thin And Weak

Without enough protein, new hair grows thinner, weaker, and more prone to breakage.

Delayed Hair Regrowth

Protein deficiency slows down follicle repair. Even after hair fall stops, regrowth becomes slow and sparse.

Signs Your Hair Loss Is Due To Protein Deficiency

Diffuse hair thinning across the scalp
Hair breakage and reduced volume
Hair fall after dieting or weight loss
Weak nails and fatigue

How To Correct Protein Deficiency Hair Fall

Increase Dietary Protein Include pulses, dairy, eggs, fish, or lean meats
Avoid Crash Diets Sudden calorie cuts worsen hair loss
Consider Supplements Only under medical guidance
Support Hair With PRP Improves follicle strength during recovery

When To See A Dermatologist

If hair fall continues despite improving diet, professional evaluation is essential. At Dr. Reshma Ahuja’s Clinic, we combine nutritional assessment with PRP and scalp treatments to reverse protein deficiency hair fall effectively.

Summary: Protein Deficiency And Hair Loss

Protein is essential for hair structure and growth
Low intake leads to thinning and excessive hair fall
Diet correction plus treatment restores hair strength