Many rumors on the Internet suggest that your diet has a direct effect on dandruff, but can changing your diet really help you get rid of it?
One of the many popular theories is that by avoiding foods that promote the growth of yeast in the gut, you also curb its proliferation on the scalp.
So, how can this affect dandruff? Dandruff is caused by a yeast called malassezia globosa. According to this theory, the less yeast produced, the better you can treat the origin of dandruff.
However, there is no evidence that this treatment is effective on dandruff.
Malassezia is present on all scalps, regardless of diet, and reducing your intake of certain foods that promote yeast production has not been shown to reduce malassezia on the scalp.
For now, no evidence of a link between diet and dandruff has ever been found by regulatory bodies worldwide, including the FDA.
Dandruff outbreaks are most often associated with hormonal changes, such as during adolescence or periods of stress, or when external factors contribute to an unhealthy scalp.
How to truly treat dandruff
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Our range of pyrithione zinc shampoos is clinically proven to be an effective anti-dandruff treatment and comes in many different versions, so you're sure to find one that's right for you. You can try our Nourishing Care shampoo, which cares for your hair with natural ingredients and offers a rich lather, leaving a fresh lavender scent.
Therefore, there is no need to change your diet to treat dandruff: just use one of our anti-dandruff shampoos when you wash your hair and you will eliminate dandruff.
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