Glutathione Injections For Androgenic Alopecia (Male Pattern Baldness)

Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, is a common condition that affects men as they get older.

There are many causes that can lead men to losing their hair, including genetics.

However, there are ways to decrease how likely you are to develop this condition.

Having deficiencies in particular nutrients can also lead to developing androgenetic alopecia.

Oxidative stress can also have an effect on male pattern baldness.

It is a process that creates an imbalance between making and storing oxygen reactive species and your body’s ability to detoxify them.

Glutathione is a natural and powerful antioxidant that your body produces and that is found in every one of your cells.

Glutathione injections can help boost your immune system and reduce oxidative stress, which may help androgenetic alopecia.

I’m Dr. JJ, a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, and here at the clinic you can get a variety of different naturopathic intravenous infusion therapies for different health conditions.

Glutathione intravenous injections, in particular, are one of my favourites because of their wide ranging benefits – including naturally managing male pattern baldness.

Let’s take a closer look at what exactly glutathione is and how it may be able to help your hair loss.

What Is Glutathione?

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that your body produces.

It’s a tripeptide.

This means that it’s made up of three amino acids.

These include cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid.

Glutathione is produced by your liver, and it exists in every cell in your body.

Glutathione is involved in many of your body’s processes and may provide various health benefits.

It helps to reduce oxidative stress and can help combat a number of diseases, especially those related to aging.

This is because it can help repair free radical damage, which causes many age related diseases.

The amount of glutathione in your body may also decrease due to several factors.

Aside from declining with age, reduced glutathione can also be caused by stress, poor nutrition, and exposure to certain toxins.

Glutathione can be taken in pill form, topically, or intravenously to help boost your body’s level of the antioxidant.

What Is Androgenetic Alopecia?

Androgenetic alopecia is a hair condition, commonly referred to as male pattern baldness.

It typically affects men as they get older, but it can also develop in men that are in their twenties and thirties.

Hair loss typically starts around the temples and thins out towards a particular bald spot.

It’s also possible to be completely bald over the crown of your head.

Male pattern baldness can have a negative psychological effect on men who experience it.

It can lead to decreased self esteem and confidence.

While genetics play a huge role in hair loss, there are other factors that contribute to it.

It can be caused by hypothyroidism, which occurs when your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones.

Certain prescription drugs such as blood thinners, hormone medications, beta blockers, or anabolic steroids may also lead to hair loss.

Taking large amounts of vitamin A can as well.

Radiation therapy and chemotherapy treatments can also cause hair loss.

Male pattern baldness can also be caused by nutritional deficiencies.

Your hair follicles are made from a protein known as keratin.

Your nutrition regulates keratin production, so improving your diet with foods that benefit keratin may help keep your hair healthy.

Additionally, there are conditions, such as celiac disease, that can limit your body’s ability to absorb nutrients.

Glutathione may help by bolstering your immune system and potentially decrease the risk of male pattern baldness associated with aging and other medical conditions.

How Does Glutathione Help With Male Pattern Baldness?

Last time, we talked about antioxidants, what they are, and what their health benefits are.

In particular, we talked about how they fight oxidative stress by managing the levels of free radicals in your body.

But there’s a link between oxidative stress and balding as well.

The cells of people with male pattern baldness have been shown to be more susceptible to oxidative stress than average, according to Upton et al.

But on top of that, they found the cells on top of their head, the ones most prone to hair loss, were the most prone to oxidative stress.

None of this is surprising, since oxidative stress is closely linked with other forms of aging as well.

Glutathione, which is your body’s strongest natural antioxidant, can help reduce oxidative stress and neutralize the damage from free radicals.

Through this process, glutathione can help manage hair loss symptoms and potentially help regain some hair loss.

If you have male pattern baldness, glutathione injections may be beneficial for your hair and overall health.

Can You Get Glutathione From Foods?

There are several food sources that can help boost your body’s natural production of glutathione.

Glutathione has sulfur molecules.

Foods that are high sulfur may increase glutathione production.

These include:

• Eggs
• Nuts
• Legumes
• Lean proteins
• Cruciferous vegetables
• Flaxseed
• Milk thistle
• Whey
• Guso seaweed

However, if you develop a glutathione deficiency, obtaining it from your diet isn’t optimal.

This is because its absorption in your gut isn’t very effective.

The best way to maximize glutathione’s antioxidant effects is to receive it through intravenous infusion.

Some oral supplements may also be able to help and benefit your health.

Are There Risks Associated With Glutathione IV Therapy?

Generally speaking, taking glutathione through IV doesn’t present any serious risk.

Consuming foods that are rich in glutathione boosting properties doesn’t pose any risk, but supplements taken intravenously or through injection may include some minor side effects.

It may be possible to experience some bloating or cramping.

Additionally, people who have used glutathione for an extended period of time may have decreased levels of zinc.

In very rare cases, taking glutathione can cause asthmatic attacks, headaches, toxicity in your liver and kidney, and various skin conditions.

Questions? Ask Dr. JJ

Androgenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, is typically related to genetics and aging.

However, it may also be an indication of other factors or conditions, such as oxidative stress.

Glutathione injections may be beneficial in helping combat oxidative stress and male pattern baldness.

If you have any questions, I’m here to help.

I will work with you to address any nutritional imbalances you may have and provide you with more information on glutathione.

Book your appointment with me, Dr. JJ, today.