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Mediterranean diet: fresh herbs and fresh vegetables decrease the risk of Androgenetic Alopecia in males
Cristina Fortes1, S Mastroeni2, T Mannooranparampil2
1Epidemiology Unit, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata (IDI-IRCCS-FLMM), Via dei Monti di Creta, 104, 00167, Rome, Italy. c.fortes@idi.it.
Archives of Dermatological Research
|November 29, 2017
Summary
A healthy Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh herbs and raw vegetables, may reduce the risk of developing Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), a common form of hair loss.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Nutrition Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) is a common condition with known genetic predispositions.
- Non-genetic risk factors for AGA remain largely unexplored.
- Dietary patterns may influence the development of AGA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the risk of Androgenetic Alopecia.
- To identify specific dietary components that may confer a protective effect against AGA.
Main Methods:
- A hospital-based case-control study was conducted with 104 male AGA cases and 108 controls.
- Dietary habits, socio-demographic data, and medical history were collected.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the risk of AGA associated with dietary intake, adjusting for confounders.
Main Results:
- High consumption of raw vegetables (≥3 times/week) was associated with a reduced risk of AGA (OR 0.43; 95% CI 0.21-0.89).
- Regularly consuming fresh herbs (≥3 times/week) also showed a protective effect against AGA (OR 0.44; 95% CI 0.22-0.87).
- These protective effects remained significant after controlling for age, education, BMI, and family history.
Conclusions:
- The Mediterranean diet, particularly its emphasis on raw vegetables and fresh herbs, may play a protective role in mitigating the risk of Androgenetic Alopecia.
- Incorporating these dietary elements could be a potential non-genetic strategy to reduce AGA onset.
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