Unfortunately, we live in celebrity-obsessed culture where the lives of glamorous high-profile stars such as the Beckhams and Kardashians are regularly thrust in our faces. In fact, there has never been such a time where fashion, beauty, and hairstyles of the rich and famous are so often scrutinised.
This media-led dangerous obsession with looks and beauty regimes has therefore resulted in many of us signing up to the nearest gym and slogging away for hours each week in our desperate quest to achieve the perfect beach body to resemble the look of these celebrities…who typically pay exorbitant amounts for personal chefs and trainers it must be remembered.
Heavy and intense gym sessions often mean people consume a protein bar or shake before and/ or after their workout, providing a quick energy boost prior to exercising and helping muscles to recover thereafter.
High protein supplement risks
Sales of high-protein products have soared in recent years. Between 2010 and 2015 alone, they rose by a staggering 500%. However, there could be one rather frightening and overlooked side effect from taking protein supplements.
This side effect is hair loss. If you are in the gym as you read this, take a look around. Are there many gym-goers with thinning/receding hair? Additionally, you may see some people that have simply shaved their head bald to get rid of what little hair was remaining.
It could be that those people are, or have been, heavy users of whey protein, with many leading experts pinpointing the protein supplement behind a surge in the number of men seeking how to combat hair loss such as Regaine, Propecia, and even enquiring about expensive hair transplants.
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