Matcha Nation has recently been rocked by claims that everyone’s favorite fancy green tea is directly tied to hair loss. The truth? Not no.
Hair health isn’t just about the shiny and the bouncy (though, yes, that too). It signals what else is going on in our bodies.
For matcha lovers, their caffeine fix is high in tannins — an antioxidant that can prevent cell damage, but can also block your body’s ability to absorb iron. And, iron is (you guessed it) a key nutrient for hair growth. Other factors — like genetics, stress, and hormone swings — play a huge role.
Case in point: Last year, after months of hair loss, I asked doctors for advice. One shrugged it off, but my derm (shoutout Dr. Weiser) ran a blood test. Turns out, I have a thyroid condition that’s easily managed… just not so easily diagnosed.
If you, like me, are always looking for more info on the hair-to-health connection, here’s the latest…
Sorry, what are we talking about? Beta blockers. Specifically, propranolol. Prescriptions are up almost 30% in the past five years.
I’ve heard. Explain? Propranolol works by blocking adrenaline from hijacking your nervous system. This slows down your heart rate and steadies your blood pressure. Officially, these meds are used to treat heart conditions. Off-label, people take them to manage high-stress situations like public speaking.
What don’t they do? Beta blockers calm the physical symptoms of anxiety — the racing heart, the sweat, the flush — but not the thoughts racing in your head.
Are there side effects? Cold hands and feet, fatigue, sleep disruptions, dizziness, and potentially serious interactions with other medications.
A: "When I evaluate a patient, I always start with a medical workup to check things like iron, vitamin D, and thyroid function. I want to be sure we’re not missing something underlying that’s correctable.
As for supplements, I tell my patients they can help if there’s a deficiency, but they aren’t a cure-all. If your body needs more iron or protein, replacing that makes a real difference. But no supplement will overcome unchecked stress or a thyroid imbalance.
So if you’re in your 30s and noticing more hair in the shower drain, don’t panic but don’t ignore it either. I see hair as an early warning sign from the body. With the right evaluation and plan, most women can slow or even reverse that shedding.”
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