Welcome to The Trichologist Podcast!

Nutrition plays a bigger role in hair loss than most people realize.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anish Desai, a board-certified internal medicine physician. He breaks down how diet and nutrient deficiencies impact hair growth and shedding.

We also cover real patient questions, including key nutrients like vitamin D3 and ferritin, along with the role of scalp health in overall hair outcomes.

If you have ever wondered how your diet affects your hair, this episode is packed with clear, practical answers.

In this episode, we cover:

• How nutrition impacts hair growth and shedding
• The role of vitamin D3 and ferritin in hair health
• Common nutrient deficiencies linked to hair loss
• How scalp health influences hair growth
• Answers to real patient questions

Learn more and take action:

• Follow Dr. Anish Desai on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anish-desai-038b331b9/

• Listen to The Underdog Physician Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-underdog-physician-podcast/id1619692532

Find your root cause:

• Blood tests → https://advancedtrichology.info/BloodTests

• Hair pull test → https://advancedtrichology.info/HairPullTest

  • 00:00:00 Introduction

  • 00:02:00 Overview

  • 00:05:00 What causes issues?

  • 00:08:10 Chronic Stress & Hair Loss

  • 00:10:40 Internal Deficiencies & Key Ingredients

  • 00:31:08 Optimal Levels of Key Nutrients

  • 00:36:55 Common Misconceptions

  • 00:43:45 Listener Questions