Sugary drinks increase the risk of hair loss by 42%

Both men and women who enjoy sugary drinks may be at a higher risk of hair loss.

Various reasons, from improper nutrition to concomitant diseases, can lay the foundation for hair loss. But some hair loss triggers can be addressed and changed. Recent research suggests that popular beverages may play a role in excessive hair loss.

Whether you opt for a chilled glass of lemonade with your meal or pop open a can of energy drink to beat the midday slump, everyone has a favorite sugary drink.

While it's perfectly fine to have a glass of soda every now and then, you don't want it to become a daily occurrence.

A new study warns that drinking sugar-sweetened drinks can increase men's risk of hair loss by 42 percent. Sugary drinks can speed up hair loss, from energy drinks to sodas, sports drinks, and sugary tea.

After studying more than 1000 men, the research team asked participants to consume between one and three liters of the beverage each week. Those who consumed more than one sugary drink per day had a 42% higher risk of hair loss.

Men who reported experiencing hair loss also said they consumed an average of 12 sugar-sweetened beverages a week.

"Women should also be careful with energy drinks. The caffeine and sugar content of energy drinks can have the same effect on women as they do on men."

One of the reasons why these drinks are bad for hair is because of their high caffeine content. Caffeine can reduce blood flow to hair follicles by constricting blood vessels in the scalp. This can cause the hair to become weak and fall out.