Times like autumn or high stress, among others, make our hair fall out more intensely. Lately, the use of brewer's yeast for hair loss has been discussed, but to what extent does brewer's yeast stop hair loss? Is it true that this compound is beneficial for hair health?

At blog de Hospital Capilar, hair clinic in Spain expert in hair grafting in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, we tell you everything you need to know about the brewer's yeast for hair loss.  

What is brewer's yeast?

Brewer's yeast is a compound obtained from barley. Specifically, it is a fungus that is obtained from the breakdown of barley gluten. Although its usual use is aimed at making beer and bread, in recent years it is also being used as a treatment to improve the quality of hair, nails and skin.

It is a compound that It has a great vitamin content, mainly from group B. It also stands out for its contribution in fiber, minerals, calcium, magnesium and potassium, as well as glutathione. This last nutrient has high antioxidant properties.

Today we can find brewer's yeast in pharmacies and herbalists as over-the-counter food supplements.  

Benefits of brewer's yeast for hair

Brewer's yeast has multiple benefits for the body due to its high nutritional content. Thus, digestive properties are attributed to it, it strengthens the immune system and benefits the circulatory system, among others, although lately this compound is better known for its benefits on hair. It is said that brewer's yeast for hair loss is highly effective, although it is also known for other properties. Here we tell you the main benefits of brewer's yeast for hair.

Strengthens the hair

Thanks to the great contribution of group B vitamins, folic acid and riboflavin, among others, the daily consumption of brewer's yeast makes our hair stronger.

Brings shine

Brewer's yeast is beneficial for hair as it improves its structure. In this way, the hair recovers its shine, looking of better quality.

increased nutrition

Again, the great nutritional value of this ingredient to the body ensures that, in the long run, the hair is more nourished.

Does brewer's yeast stop hair loss?

As for how brewer's yeast works for hair loss, the truth is that yes it is beneficial to stop hair loss to some extent and in certain cases. That is, it is advisable to consume brewer's yeast for hair loss, but depending on the medical team of Hospital Capilar, should not be considered as a unique and isolated treatment, but as an extra help to other types of treatments. If the cause of hair loss is hormonal or autoimmune alopecia, among others, this ingredient will not delay hair loss. Instead, another type of hair treatments.

Hair treatments

At present there are several effective hair treatments aimed at stopping hair loss. As we have commented, brewer's yeast for hair loss is effective as long as it is combined with other types of solutions and, also, depending on each patient. This is why it is highly recommended to go to a hair clinic in Spain to receive a personalized medical diagnosis and, thus, opt for the most effective solution in each case.

En Hospital Capilar we have a expert medical team with which to obtain the best results and stop hair loss. In addition, we have adapted and effective hair treatments.

Hair Redensification Treatment

One of the hair treatments of Hospital Capilar is Hair Redensification Treatment. It is hair mesotherapy with adapted drugs infiltrated with subdermal injections directly into the scalp. It is the most effective solution to stop hair loss due to a androgenic alopecia and promote the growth and thickening of hair that has not yet fallen.

Capillary Regeneration Treatment

El Capillary Regeneration Treatment, on the other hand, consists of extracting blood from the patient, which is centrifuged, obtaining plasma rich in growth factors. This plasma is later injected into the patient's scalp, thus promoting hair regeneration, hair growth and improving hair quality.

Hair graft with FUE technique

When hair loss has already given way to bald areas, the only way to get your hair back is with a hair graft with FUE technique. It is a method that requires a prior medical diagnosis, since not all people with baldness are suitable for a hair implant.

Hair grafting is a minimally invasive outpatient technique that consists of extracting follicular units from the patient's donor area to subsequently implant them in the area with alopecia. The results of a hair transplant are definitively given after the first year after the intervention, although it is true that the first changes can be seen after 6 months.