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Healthy hair is the result of a healthy lifestyle, which is why dermatologists recommend following a nutrient-rich diet filled with fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins to ensure that your strands are getting the vitamins they need. It’s also best to avoid foods and drinks that strip your hair of its natural oils and minerals.
There’s also one drink, in particular, that experts say can have a negative impact on the quality of your hair when consumed frequently–it’s coffee!
The experts at Guci Hair note that excessive coffee drinking hinders the body's ability to absorb iron and other hair-healthy nutrients, making it difficult for the hair follicles to stay healthy.
"Coffee leads to deficiency of iron which causes hair to fall out. Heavy coffee drinking also prevents your hair and body from receiving other minerals like magnesium, zinc and calcium," the website says.
Not ready to give up drinking coffee? Ava Shamban, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at UCLA, says that staying hydrated and limiting your coffee intake can help offset its damaging effects. In fact, it actually boasts some anti-aging benefits due to its polyphenols.
