Vitamin D deficiency and hair loss

Over Christmas I saw a cousin who told me that after being tired and weak she was advised to ask for a vitamin D deficiency screen. Her levels were 26/150 and she was put on an emergency dose and then given supplements. She saw the samesymtoms in her mum, and made her go and ask for the same test. It was the same diagnosis.

I had this at the back of my mind as I have been feeling tired. Anyway, I went to my GP and asked for the test (I couldn't see my usual doctor and I had a snotty woman who did not like being asked/told what to test for- but in the end she did). I kind of forgot about it, but recieved a letter from my GP to call them.

I spoke with my usual (lovely) doctor on the phone and he told me to come in because there were irregularities. My vitamin D level is ZERO!!!!! Weirdly, I was really happy to hear this. I am sooo tired all time, but I carry on regardless. My hair comes out loads. I love my doctor for not telling me it was stress, and taking me seriously.

After this appointment I googled vitamin D deficiency, there were blogs where people listed their symtoms, lots of women had hair shedding and even bald patches as a result. The positive thing is that the hair returned when they took D.

I am not suggesting self diagnosis. Please see a GP if you think you feel tired, joints are sore and achy. They should know how to prescribe the correct dosage.  But it impacts so many things. I have literally called all my peeps to let them know.

Vitamin D deficiency is not routinely screened for, and it is very common in black people (more so in women). There has not been enough research as to why.  It impacts health (weight, other diseases, mental health) and hair.


Edited by lovelybrown - Jan 18 2013 at 1:43pm

Interesting I was also just diagnosed with vitamin d deficiency and had a horrible setback not too long ago with breakage.  I'm taking supplements now and hopefully this will make a difference in addition to staying on target with my hair care routine.

I take about 5000iu of a liquid suppliment daily. I haven't noticed any dramatic changes but I know that it's so important for black people, especially women. Keep spreading the word on the importance of vitamin D3.

maybe this also has something to do with why black women are using Black strap molasses to stop breakage and hair loss?  Vitamin D, magnesium, iron, and other minerals are in this old  natural remedy..


http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/molasses-conditioning-treatment-stopped-b_topic29053.html

one of our forum members started this thread in the breakage section. it's usually used on the hair in deep conditioners, but also is ingested as a tea for painful periods, excessive hair shedding, fibroids, anemia etc.  it's also supplemented in pill form as well. 

hope this helps, OP.






Edited by femmemuscleisback - Jan 19 2013 at 1:55pm

femmemuscleisback wrote: maybe this also has something to do with why black women are using Black strap molasses to stop breakage and hair loss?  Vitamin D, magnesium, iron, and other minerals are in this old  natural remedy.. http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/molasses-conditioning-treatment-stopped-b_topic29053.html one of our forum members started this thread in the breakage section. it's usually used on the hair in deep conditioners, but also is ingested as a tea for painful periods, excessive hair shedding, fibroids, anemia etc.  it's also supplemented in pill form as well.  hope this helps, OP.

That thread is a good read. Thanks, Femme!