Mushrooms & Hair Growth

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Dr. Li
February 25, 2025

Now, back to my latest YouTube episode. This week, we’re tacking hair growth and hair loss.

Let’s get started!

🎯 Pop Quiz

Which of these foods contains beta-glucan, a powerful bioactive that supports healthy blood flow to hair follicles?

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Your body naturally supports hair growth—when you fuel it right. The key lies in your body's health defense systems—circulation, immunity, and even DNA repair. When they’re working well, your body thrives. When they’re compromised, issues like hair thinning, fatigue, and inflammation can arise.

Here are three “ah ha” moments from the video:

1. 💡 Healthy Hair Starts with Circulation (00:00)

Your hair has its own blood supply. Each follicle relies on a single capillary as thin as a human hair. When circulation is strong, hair thrives. But if blood flow is disrupted, hair follicles lose their support system, leading to thinning or hair loss. In fact, some medications for alopecia work by restoring blood flow to the scalp, but the right foods can also support healthy circulation and hair growth.

2. 💡 Beta-Glucan: A Nutrient Powerhouse (07:10)

Strong hair starts from within, and beta-glucan—a bioactive fiber found in mushrooms, oats, and barley—plays a key role. Once absorbed into the bloodstream, beta-glucan enhances circulation, ensuring hair follicles receive the nutrients and oxygen they need to thrive. It’s like watering a plant from the roots, helping hair stay strong and vibrant.

3. 💡 The Hair-Inflammation Connection (13:30)

Chronic inflammation doesn’t just affect joints or digestion—it can quietly disrupt the hair growth cycle, too. Inflammatory signals weaken hair follicles, making it harder for healthy hair to grow. Eating anti-inflammatory foods helps calm this response, creating the ideal environment for stronger, healthier hair.

Watch the full video to uncover more ways to nourish your hair from within and support long-lasting growth:

Love your food to love your health,


Dr. William Li

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