Common consequences of bariatric surgery
After bariatric surgery, the level of minerals and nutrients in your body may result in hair loss. It is important to note that a lack of protein [4] and other nutrients may also lead to hair loss. Let’s take a look at what happens when you lack certain nutrients.
- Iron deficiency leads to thinning hair
- Zinc deficiency results in brittle and thinning hair that breaks or falls off regularly.
- Inadequate protein leads to dry, brittle, and thinning hair that regularly breaks or falls out and changes colour.
- Vitamin B9 [5] deficiency leads to thinning hair.
- Copper deficiency leads to thinning hair that may change colour.
- Insufficient Vitamins A and C may result in brittle hair that breaks off.