E. 179 Why You're Losing Hair: The Causes Most People Overlook

Why does hair loss happen—and how do you figure out what’s actually causing it?In this episode, I break down the biggest contributors to hair thinning and shedding, including androgens and DHT, thyroid medication, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, stress, low protein intake, dieting, and everyday hair-care habits. I also explain why identifying the root cause matters before jumping into treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, or other hair-loss medications. If you’re experiencing hair loss during fat loss, bodybuilding, thyroid treatment, or PED use, this episode will help you understand what may be driving it and what to consider before choosing a treatment.Timestamps:- [00:00 – 02:01] – Hair Growth Phases & Why Hair Starts Shedding- [02:01 – 04:00] – Androgens, DHT & Why Hair Loss Usually Has Multiple Causes- [04:00 – 05:41] – Thyroid Medication & Hair Loss- [05:41 – 06:25] – Iron, Ferritin & Nutrient Deficiencies- [06:25 – 07:54] – Inflammation, Low Energy Availability & Hair Growth- [07:54 – 08:52] – Stress-Induced Hair Loss & Delayed Shedding- [08:52 – 11:31] – Hairstyles, Heat, Chemicals & Habits That Accelerate Hair Loss- [11:31 – 12:26] – Low Protein Intake & Hair Shedding- [12:26 – 16:27] – Bloodwork & Finding the Root Cause Before Treatment- [16:27 – 17:29] – Hair Loss Patterns & When to See a Dermatologist- [17:29 – 23:17] – Finasteride & Dutasteride: Benefits, Risks & Side Effects- [23:17 – 30:02] – Minoxidil, Microneedling & Ketoconazole- [30:02 – 32:39] – Spironolactone, Androgens & Performance Trade-Offs- [32:39 – 36:28] – Protein, Dietary Fat, Carbs & Nutrients for Hair Health- [36:28 – 41:17] – What to Do If You're Experiencing Hair LossLinks & Resources:Purchase The Complete Fat Loss Guide: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-fat-loss-guide/Purchase The Glute Building Blueprint: https://coryfit.com/product/the-complete-glute-building-program/https://coryfit.com/Coaching: Let's Chat⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/15minConsults: Book a Call⁠https://calendly.com/coryfit-coaching/one-time-consultationFor more content, follow along:⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/cory_fit/Patreon⁠: https://patreon.com/CoryFit?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink