Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

Want to actually GROW YOUR HAIR? The science of a whole-body approach to tackling HAIR THINNING with Dr. Brianna Diorio

Episode Summary

Thank you Nutrafol for sponsoring today’s video. In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp sponsored by Nutrafol, I chat with Dr. Brianna Diorio, who is the Director of Product Education at Nutrafol in addition to a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and holistic lifestyle coach. Brianna and I are going to talking about why women are prone to hair thinning during certain stages of life -- like postpartum and menopause, we’re going to discuss the role of stress and the gut microbiome on our hair, we’re going to do a little myth busting on hair health hacks, and we’re going to talk about optimal nutrients, diet and supplement suggestions for supporting hair growth.

Episode Notes

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Dr. Brianna Diorio and I dive deep into the science of hair growth and thinning. Here’s what we cover:

• 00:14 - Introduction
• 03:13 - Normal hair growth cycle (and what happens during hair loss)
• 05:12 - Pregnancy hair changes
• 07:02 - Postpartum hair thinning
• 08:32 - Perimenopause, menopause and hormonal hair thinning
• 11:34 - How stress affects hair
• 13:38 - The gut microbiome and our hair
• 16:27 - Myths & Facts on Hair Growth
• 20:28 - Nutrafol’s key nutrients for hair
• 27:32 - Do these natural remedies work?
• 35:18 - My top nutrition tips for preventing and stopping hair thinning

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Dr. Brianna Diorio of Nutrafol

• @briannadiorio
• @nutrafol

References:

• https://www.novonordisk.ca/content/dam/nncorp/ca/en/products/Wegovy-product-monograph.pdf
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23097268/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24472635/
• https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/19/11904
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378517323010517
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374631028_AQUACOL_-_Comprehensive_clinical_evaluations_of_the_aesthetic_enhancements_on_skin_hair_and_nails_through_the_administration_of_marine_collagen
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36627816
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25836392/

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.