[Survey] Exercise Frequency is Associated with Balding

[Deleted member 21868]

This is an interesting study which found that balding is significantly correlated specifically with the frequency of low-intensity exercise (defined as exercise that only induces only moderate breathlessness). The associations went away when the exercise intensity was increased to induce more severe breathlessness. In layman's terms this would mean intense cardio, which is known to cause adaptions that lower free radicals and resting plasma cortisol long term.

The association between low intensity exercise frequency and alopecia can be seen in this table:

Unfortunately the survey did not single out weightlifting or resistance exercise in general, which by their metrics would fall mostly into the low intensity exercise category. There are reasons to believe that weightlifting or bodybuilding are especially destructive to hair since they don't induce the same protective adaptations that reduce ROS (free radicals) and in fact lead to elevated resting cortisol alongside some androgenic effects that might contribute as well. If there is interest I will expore a few more studies in my next threads to explain why this might be the case.

Link to the paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5500728/

 

[Idontknowlol]

if you are going to get bald, you will get bald no matter if you lift weights or not.

So you'd rather be jacked and bald, rather skinnyfat and bald

 

[Biiyo03]

cope.

 

[fauxfox]

Maybe it's that bald men are more likely to compensate for their balding with building muscle, rather than building muscle actually causing balding.

 

[Deleted member 21863]

Dnr

 

[copemaxxeer]

Maybe it's that bald men are more likely to compensate for their balding with building muscle, rather than building muscle actually causing balding.

This, is the same reason why industriousness is negatively correlated with IQ. Overcompensation

You will be a living joke if you are bald and not muscular, 0 SMV to even single moms roasties

 

[Deleted member 21868]

if you are going to get bald, you will get bald no matter if you lift weights or not.

So you'd rather be jacked and bald, rather skinnyfat and bald

The study says this:

No difference was observed alopecia types (accrording to the BASP classification system3) and exercise. In addition, the severity of alopecia was not associated with exercise.

So it is possible that habitual exercise specifically causes a cascade of stresses that start the balding process. Naturally most men will lose hair with age, but exercise might be one of the factors that predispose to you an early onset of balding.

 

[Tallooksmaxxer]

Ah yes, the sterotype of balding fat man clearly proves this study.

 

[Deleted member 21868]

Ah yes, the sterotype of balding fat man clearly proves this study.

My experiences is that gym goers tend to have less hair than the general population. There might be other explanations though, such as steroid use and trying to compensate for a bald head.

 

[copemaxxeer]

My experiences is that gym goers tend to have less hair than the general population. There might be other explanations though, such as steroid use and trying to compensate for a bald head.

The gym is also full of ugly and/or short men

 

[PURE ARYAN GENETICS]

wtf do you mean? you do sissy workouts like jogging or fucking around in the gym and you bald more? but you do hiit and you don't? dnr the article

 

[AsGoodAsItGets]

This is an interesting study which found that balding is significantly correlated specifically with the frequency of low-intensity exercise (defined as exercise that only induces only moderate breathlessness). The associations went away when the exercise intensity was increased to induce more severe breathlessness. In layman's terms this would mean intense cardio, which is known to cause adaptions that lower free radicals and resting plasma cortisol long term.

The association between low intensity exercise frequency and alopecia can be seen in this table:

Unfortunately the survey did not single out weightlifting or resistance exercise in general, which by their metrics would fall mostly into the low intensity exercise category. There are reasons to believe that weightlifting or bodybuilding are especially destructive to hair since they don't induce the same protective adaptations that reduce ROS (free radicals) and in fact lead to elevated resting cortisol alongside some androgenic effects that might contribute as well. If there is interest I will expore a few more studies in my next threads to explain why this might be the case.

Link to the paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5500728/

WOW, A SCIENTIST

 

[Deleted member 21868]

wtf do you mean? you do sissy workouts like jogging or fucking around in the gym and you bald more? but you do hiit and you don't? dnr the article

Jogging will cause long term adaptations that reduce resting cortisol and circulating free radicals, so it will most likely be protective against balding if you don't overdo it.

Weightlifting most likely has the opposite effects. There are quite a few studies that show elevated cortisol in weightlifters, as well as higher androgen levels which also destroy hair.

 

[mvp2v1]

Jogging will cause long term adaptations that reduce resting cortisol and circulating free radicals, so it will most likely be protective against balding if you don't overdo it.

Weightlifting most likely has the opposite effects. There are quite a few studies that show elevated cortisol in weightlifters, as well as higher androgen levels which also destroy hair.

any suppliments or shortcuts to solve these issues?

 

[AsGoodAsItGets]

Jogging will cause long term adaptations that reduce resting cortisol and circulating free radicals, so it will most likely be protective against balding if you don't overdo it.

Weightlifting most likely has the opposite effects. There are quite a few studies that show elevated cortisol in weightlifters, as well as higher androgen levels which also destroy hair.

WHATS YOUR POINT? YOU DONT HAVE ENOUGH IQ TO COMPREHEND THIS ARTCLE SON. CORTISOL, FREE RADICALS. YOU DONT KNOW WHAT THEY DO. YOU KNOW NOTHING. YOU DONT SUDDENLY BECOME A SCIENTIST BY READING A RESEARCH PAPER. "A" RESEARCH PAPER? REALLY? GET 20 WITH THE SAME CONCLUSION IN THE LEAST.

 

[Idontknowlol]

Jogging will cause long term adaptations that reduce resting cortisol and circulating free radicals, so it will most likely be protective against balding if you don't overdo it.

Weightlifting most likely has the opposite effects. There are quite a few studies that show elevated cortisol in weightlifters, as well as higher androgen levels which also destroy hair.

Cope, it’s all genetics

Chad eats pizza and lifts 5 days a week and is shredded with nw1, Incel never set his foot at the gym, and started balding at 17

 

[AsGoodAsItGets]

any suppliments or shortcuts to solve these issues?

@Mongrelcel GREYCEL READS ONE RESEARCH PAPER AND MAKES SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY. PASSER BY ASKS FOR ADVICE ON SUPPLEMENT SOR SHORTCUTS TO MITIGATE THIS ISSUE. IM FEELING THE IQ IN THIS POST.

 

[mvp2v1]

@Mongrelcel GREYCEL READS ONE RESEARCH PAPER AND MAKES SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY. PASSER BY ASKS FOR ADVICE ON SUPPLEMENT SOR SHORTCUTS TO MITIGATE THIS ISSUE. IM FEELING THE IQ IN THIS POST.

bud, I always do this. calm down.

 

[BucketCrab]

Maybe it's that bald men are more likely to compensate for their balding with building muscle, rather than building muscle actually causing balding.

That's what I immediately thought too; correlation doesn't mean causation.

 

[Foreverbrad]

The whole point of natty weight lifting is to manipulate your testosterone level higher so yes, I'm not surprised it can cause DHT balding in those unfortunate souls so inclined.

 

[Lawton88]

Jogging will cause long term adaptations that reduce resting cortisol and circulating free radicals, so it will most likely be protective against balding if you don't overdo it.

Weightlifting most likely has the opposite effects. There are quite a few studies that show elevated cortisol in weightlifters, as well as higher androgen levels which also destroy hair.

Jogging is one of the worst things you can do as you start aging. Once they get near 30 they usually have that wore down runners face look

 

[Deleted member 21868]

any suppliments or shortcuts to solve these issues?

If as the study says the balding is caused by ROS then any anti-oxidant might be helpful. If androgens and cortisol are the cause it would be much more difficult to mitigate the effects of exercise.

Balding is a complex issues and no clear-cut causes or genes have been identified yet.

 

[Mongrelcel]

@Mongrelcel GREYCEL READS ONE RESEARCH PAPER AND MAKES SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY. PASSER BY ASKS FOR ADVICE ON SUPPLEMENT SOR SHORTCUTS TO MITIGATE THIS ISSUE. IM FEELING THE IQ IN THIS POST.

just another day on looksmax.org

 

[Lawton88]

If as the study says the balding is caused by ROS then any anti-oxidant might be helpful. If androgens and cortisol are the cause it would be much more difficult to mitigate the effects of exercise.

Balding is a complex issues and no clear-cut causes or genes have been identified yet.

If it's ROS then rubbing vitamin e on head will stop baldness?

 

[thereallegend]

Chronic exercise = chronic stress = low T

Why long distance runners are skeletons.