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Abstract
Vitamins also have impact on the state of hair: C vitamin, group B and A vitamins. Minerals which influence hair growth are: Zn, Fe, Cu, Se, Si, Mg and Ca.
Why Does Menopausal Hair Loss Happen?
Very often nutrient deficiencies are overlooked, particularly in regard to iron and vitamin B12 levels, because as women stop having periods it’s less likely they’ll be deficient in these nutrients.
Iron And B12 Levels During Menopause
The importance of ferritin for hair loss
When looking at iron deficiency and hair loss, it’s important to recognise the difference between iron levels in haemoglobin and iron stores, also known as ferritin. Ferritin is the protein which stores iron in our body, and low levels are one of the most common causes of hair loss: without it, the growth cycle of hair is reduced.
It’s possible to be low in ferritin without being iron deficient, which is why if your GP is checking your iron it’s vital they also check your ferritin levels too. The reference range for ferritin in the UK is typically anything under 22 ug/L being classified as low, however optimum levels could be considered to be anywhere over 50. Every person is different, with some women still feeling tiredness and other symptoms when their ferritin is under 30.