The Science of Healthy Hair: What Actually Matters

If your hair is shedding more, feeling thinner, or just doesn’t seem as healthy as it used to, it’s easy to assume you need a hair-growth supplement.

But healthy hair is about a lot more than biotin.

In this episode of Wellness Explained, we’re looking at hair health from the inside out, including iron and ferritin, protein, collagen, nutrient status, and some of the everyday habits that can affect the hair you already have.

We’ll also get into something you may have never heard of: hepcidin (my favorite!), a hormone that influences how your body absorbs iron, and why taking more iron doesn’t necessarily mean you’re absorbing more.

We’ll cover:

• Iron, ferritin & hair health

• Hepcidin and iron absorption

• Protein, amino acids & collagen

• Supplements and nutrients that actually matter

• Hair shedding vs. breakage

• Simple ways to protect the hair you already have

Because before reaching for another supplement, it may be worth asking a better question:

What does my hair actually need?

Listen to “The Science of Healthy Hair: What Actually Matters” on Wellness Explained

Evidence-based wellness, explained simply