Update: Insuline Resistance and Hairloss

[dpdr]

Studies have conclusively shown that men who have Androgenetic Alopecia,(Androgenetic Alopecia) have high levels of insulin compared to nonbalding controls. Not surprisingly, there is a high incidence of insulin resistance among those with male and female pattern hair loss.

Studies have also demonstrated positive correlations between insulin resistance and hair loss, and disturbingly with heart disease as well.

In a nutshell, when you eat high glycemic index foods(sugar, white flour, processed grains), the pancreas releases higher amounts of insulin to lower the blood sugar, causing triglyceride levels to increase. The fat stores in the liver increase, which increases the demand for even more insulin, which in turn impacts the fat cells and brain, creating an ongoing cycle that causes you to strongly desire more high glycemic carbs.

Over time, elevated blood sugar levels result in higher cortisol levels, inflammation and free radicals , which have been shown to elevated in the hair cells of those with Androgenetic Alopecia.

Again, the release of Insulin is significantly potentiated in response to sugar,(especially high fructose corn syrup), and white flour.

Insulin resistance related conditions can likely be managed and ameliorated in several ways independent of significant dietary modification.

A new studies show that grape seed extracts, resveratrol, and alpha lipoic acid can actually turn back on insulin receptors, restoring more youthful function.

This is of immense importance to any person with hair loss, or anyone whose fasting blood sugar has risen above 90, in terms of preventing or helping to resolve metabolic problems. Maximum lifespan itself is also linked to healthy blood sugar and insulin function.

In addition to its effects on glucose metabolism and aromatase imhibition, Grape Seed Extract offers strong protection against oxidative stress and prevents the age related and insulin induced reduction in micro-capillary perfusion,(micro-circulation), otherwise known as senescent thinning, which is typically evident in seniors and in insulin dependent diabetics at a much younger age, resulting in diffusly thin "see through" hair even in the most intact hairlines.

Interval or Sprint Training also works wonders on insulin management. Its benefits manifest even in the absence of dietary modification, and it is completely free of charge!

From: http://www.hairloss-research.org/LinkUp ... 10-09.html

 

[bcapop]

So get on a no-carb diet and you will keep your hair :woot: .

 

[purecontrol]

So get on a no-carb diet and you will keep your hair :woot: .

#1 does not have to be no carb (you can eat all the veggies in the world, besides potatoes, and small amounts of some fruits, etc)
#2 could be due to inflamation
#3 could be due to lifestyle ie sleeping habits, stress, imporoper fat ie hydrogenated oil soy bean, corn etc
#3 could be due to vitamin, mineral, coenzyme deficiency
#4 could be due to lack of exercise
etc

 

[KANGA]

So get on a no-carb diet and you will keep your hair :woot: .

#1 does not have to be no carb (you can eat all the veggies in the world, besides potatoes, and small amounts of some fruits, etc)
#2 could be due to inflamation
#3 could be due to lifestyle ie sleeping habits, stress, imporoper fat ie hydrogenated oil soy bean, corn etc
#3 could be due to vitamin, mineral, coenzyme deficiency
#4 could be due to lack of exercise
etc

So, stop eating sh*t, eat highly nutritious stuff, exercise and sleep good.

 

[Brains Expel Hair]

Remember the commercials: HFCS is just as harmless as table sugar. ie: avoid both like the plague. Also try to cut down on your consumption of overly sweet fruit, fructose is evil.

Otherwise, a no-carb diet would be a great idea if you are looking to quickly cash in on your life insurance policy.

 

[Maxifoot]

So what is the best to do to take grape seed extracts AND resveratrol AND alpha lipoic acid ? or to take as a daily supplement one of the tree, if so which one is the best ?

Cheers

Maxifoot

 

[wannakeepitall]

It's not necessarily no-carb diet. It's ok to take complex carbs such as whole grain pasta. The problem is with simple carbs.

 

[Bryan]

It's ok to take complex carbs such as whole grain pasta. The problem is with simple carbs.

Why do you think complex carbs are ok, but not simple carbs?

 

[bcapop]

It's not necessarily no-carb diet. It's ok to take complex carbs such as whole grain pasta. The problem is with simple carbs.

There ain't such a thing as complex or simple carbs. They both spike the blood sugar. I do think it's ok to take carbs, but only from green foods and some fruits.

 

[KANGA]

It's not necessarily no-carb diet. It's ok to take complex carbs such as whole grain pasta. The problem is with simple carbs.

There ain't such a thing as complex or simple carbs. They both spike the blood sugar. I do think it's ok to take carbs, but only from green foods and some fruits.

Just because both spike your blood sugar, doesn't mean there's no 'such a thing as complex or simple carbs.'

 

[wannakeepitall]

We are supposed to get 70-80% of our daily calories from carbs. If we abandoned carbs altogether that would kill us because that would mean a diet too high on either protein or fat, or both of them. Complex carbs are ok because they are not broken as fast as simple carbs so they don't boost the blood-sugar level the way simple carbs do. Same goes with dental health too. The reason simple carbs are bad for us is because evolutionarily we are not used to having simple carbs as sugar was discovered only 300-400 years ago by humanity. Our metabolisms are used to complex carbs though because they had been in our diet for many many years.

 

[Bryan]

Complex carbs are ok because they are not broken as fast as simple carbs so they don't boost the blood-sugar level the way simple carbs do.

Really? Then why do some complex carbs (baked russet potatoes and wheat bread are examples) have higher glycemic indexes than some simple sugars (common table sugar, for example)?

 

[Brains Expel Hair]

Table sugar is simply NOT a good carb to talk about when referring to the glycemic index. Table sugar is glucose-fructose which is severely different from the nonstop chains of glucose in a baked potato. Currently the best explanation for that difference would really just be "wait and see". The food science and nutrition world is currently in the middle of reevaluating the effects of fructose on liver functioning but it's currently not looking good for the table sugar/HFCS or even fruit industries. Basically they produce a slightly similar rise in blood glucose levels (but not to the full extent) without triggering your liver's insulin response meaning not only does it get people eating more before reaching satiation but also screws up your internal balancing and potentially damages the liver.

As far as wheat bread goes, that simply refers to a bread made from wheat flour and does not mean the same thing as whole wheat bread. You can legally label a package of white bread as wheat bread because there's no such thing as a "white plant" with which to make bread from.

 

[Bryan]

Table sugar is simply NOT a good carb to talk about when referring to the glycemic index. Table sugar is glucose-fructose which is severely different from the nonstop chains of glucose in a baked potato.

On the contrary, I think table sugar and baked potatoes are good counterexamples to cite for people who are convinced that the "complexity" of a carbohydrate has a lot to do with its glycemic index.

As far as wheat bread goes, that simply refers to a bread made from wheat flour and does not mean the same thing as whole wheat bread. You can legally label a package of white bread as wheat bread because there's no such thing as a "white plant" with which to make bread from.

I only mentioned "wheat bread" specifically to distinguish it from bread made with certain other grains; for example, ones that have significant amounts of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber _would_ help reduce the glycemic index, as opposed to the insoluble fiber in wheat; therefore, I was careful to specify bread made with wheat.

 

[Jacob]

It's not necessarily no-carb diet. It's ok to take complex carbs such as whole grain pasta. The problem is with simple carbs.

There ain't such a thing as complex or simple carbs. They both spike the blood sugar. I do think it's ok to take carbs, but only from green foods and some fruits.

Hey bcapop..long time no see :salut:

 

[Brains Expel Hair]

On the contrary, I think table sugar and baked potatoes are good counterexamples to cite for people who are convinced that the "complexity" of a carbohydrate has a lot to do with its glycemic index.

I only mentioned "wheat bread" specifically to distinguish it from bread made with certain other grains; for example, ones that have significant amounts of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber _would_ help reduce the glycemic index, as opposed to the insoluble fiber in wheat; therefore, I was careful to specify bread made with wheat.

Good point I guess. Not sure whether this speaks more ill of the concept of complex vs simple carbohydrates or the concept of a glycemic index that includes all types of saccharides. When comparing a complex starch to maltose (a simple carb) you will see that the glycemic index of the complex glucose compound is lower than the GI of the simple glucose compound. Likewise if you compare a fructan to sucrose you will see a HUGE difference in the GI much like you will if you compare pectin to lactose.

The insoluble fiber in whole wheat actually can have an effect on it's glycemic index compared to white wheat bread but it is really just based on the degree of processing the flour undergoes. The more milling that takes place to create finer and finer grains eventually erodes the effect of the insoluble fiber.

All in all the glycemic index is certainly a bit over simplified.

 

[bcapop]

It's not necessarily no-carb diet. It's ok to take complex carbs such as whole grain pasta. The problem is with simple carbs.

There ain't such a thing as complex or simple carbs. They both spike the blood sugar. I do think it's ok to take carbs, but only from green foods and some fruits.

Hey bcapop..long time no see :salut:

Busy studying :thumbdown2: . Going the laser route soon unk: .

 

[purecontrol]

So what is the best to do to take grape seed extracts AND resveratrol AND alpha lipoic acid ? or to take as a daily supplement one of the tree, if so which one is the best ?

Cheers

Maxifoot

I would skip the Resveratrol, take the grape seed extract and cycle that with pine back extract.

These act as a COX-2 Inhibitor, and a lot of other extremely beneficial stuff for the circulatory system. Folate acts as a COX-2 as well.

ALA you can take in small amounts, really good before workouts this way.

Just by adding in FishOil, Grapes Seed Extract, and Methylated Folate I finally got the hair regrow I have been wanting.

You guys have to remember that things like 1)high insulin 2)high cortisol 3)high oxidation 4)high inflammation not only all relate to one another, but...

They increase the sensitivity of the androgenic receptors of your hair follicles

 

[purecontrol]

It's not necessarily no-carb diet. It's ok to take complex carbs such as whole grain pasta. The problem is with simple carbs.

That is not a complex carb, whole grains are a scam, might as well just eat the white bread LOL

They are not ok if you have even a low low allergy to wheat. If you really need a simple carb then you want to use rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc

 

[purecontrol]

We are supposed to get 70-80% of our daily calories from carbs. If we abandoned carbs altogether that would kill us because that would mean a diet too high on either protein or fat, or both of them. Complex carbs are ok because they are not broken as fast as simple carbs so they don't boost the blood-sugar level the way simple carbs do. Same goes with dental health too. The reason simple carbs are bad for us is because evolutionarily we are not used to having simple carbs as sugar was discovered only 300-400 years ago by humanity. Our metabolisms are used to complex carbs though because they had been in our diet for many many years.

No that is wrong, 1) you have to understand that different people will have different needs. The fact of the matter is that for some genetics very little carbs are needed at all. 2) fat needs to be unrefined and uncooked 3) a complex carb is a vegitable not a piece of bread LOL