Genetic testing can reveal if he is predisposed. See: 23andme.My father started balding at 18 and was completely bald by 21. He never had belly fat, was always a very happy, ACTIVE athletic guy. His dad (my grandpa) was bald by 21 also. He was always a guy, always cheerful and kind. My husband started balding in his 30’s. He has more of the personality you all describe... the big round belly, big face, more withdrawn, moody. My son is 13 years old now. He’s a very fit/active, happy kid. He has a head full of curls. I have heard (from people who believe baldness is hereditary) that baldness typically comes from the mothers side. I worry that my son may start balding by 18, like my dad and grandpa. Your thoughts? Are there supplements my son should be taking now, to keep him from balding? Should I be checking his hormone levels? 4 or so days a week, he takes an adult multi, D 5000, low mineral supplement, Zinc 30mg, and probiotic.
Everyone starts balding at the onset of puberty, even women. The rate then accelerates with age. The curve resembles the fall of melatonin. Also somewhat resembles the later fall of hGH (not IGF-1).
Current balding solutions are a combination of androgen inhibitor and IGF-1/growth activator.
Given balding is always in progress, maybe there could be some buffering with a shampoo or something. Capsaicin shampoo? Then after growth plates close, there could be more drastic action (I'm wondering if megadose melatonin does indeed work).
Magnesium seems important to all things related. More than 1 gram, even.
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