Question:
I think my hair was falling out BECAUSE of protein!

I stopped taking my protein supplements (because GNC could not get them ordered) and at about the same time, I noticed that my hair stopped falling out. Well, my shakes finally came in and after about 6 or so shakes, I noticed my hair falling out again! It has to be the shakes. I only drink one of them a day which is only 35gm's. So should I just stop them altogether?? Comments and suggestions welcome! P.s. I broke my platue when I started drinking them again too!    — Sherry C. (posted on May 18, 2002)

May 18, 2002
I've never heard of protein making hair fall out, but I guess anything is possible. But, I know that personally, I'd take breaking a plateau over my hair not falling out any day! I'd stay stick with the protein shakes, nutritionally, they're too imporant to pass on, unless you are getting enough protein from your food.
   — PaulaM

May 20, 2002
How far out are you? We were told to get all our protein from food so we did not have a "diet mentality" anymore. I have used the shakes in the very beginning and use protidiet bars if I feel I'm low on protein for the day or need a grab and go meal once in a while. The hair loss is from surgery and will stop and grow back in. Be patient and just be so thankful for all those pounds falling off.
   — grammie5