A hair transplant surgeon warns that energy drinks may cause some people to go bald.
The surgeon (Dr Abdulaziz Balwi) warns his patients to quit the drinks completely.
Many of them contain ingredients critical to hair growth, including vitamins and minerals, but in a case of ‘too much of a good thing’ he said consuming excessive amounts could have the opposite effect.
‘Excessive intake of energy drinks is a predisposing factor to the toxicity of certain elements such as caffeine and selenium.
‘Selenium and Vitamin A are toxic to hair when taken in high doses and can also be a trigger for alopecia areata, a disease where the immune system mistakenly targets hair cells meaning it falls out in patches.’
While moderate levels of caffeine can boost hair growth, Dr Balwi said too much can lead to increased stress and hormone imbalances that can damage hair follicles.
Therefore, drinking multiple cans or eating food and drinks that also containing these substances in a short period, could cause a person to consume too much and suffer potential health consequences like hair loss as a result.
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