If you've been feeling low on energy and noticing more hair shedding than usual, you're not alone. Fatigue and hair thinning often go hand in hand because both rely on key body processes—metabolism, hormone balance, and nutrient supply. When your energy levels drop, your hair’s health can be affected too. The good news? Supporting your body with the right nutrients can help restore both energy and hair growth at the same time.
Let’s explore how low energy and hair thinning are connected, what to look out for, and how Vitable Labs Hair Growth can help you replenish key nutrients for stronger, healthier hair.
What Does Low Energy Have to Do With Hair Thinning?
Your hair is a reflection of your overall health. When your body lacks essential nutrients, it prioritises vital functions like keeping your heart and brain working over non-essential ones like hair growth. That’s why feeling sluggish and noticing more hair fall often happen together.
Here’s what to look out for:
1. Thyroid Imbalances
Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) regulate metabolism and the hair growth cycle. When the thyroid is underactive or overactive, it can lead to hair thinning, excessive shedding, and low energy (1).
2. High Cortisol (Stress Hormone Overload)
Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, which can slow metabolism, reduce nutrient absorption, and increase inflammation. This can push hair follicles into the resting phase too soon, leading to shedding and sluggish hair regrowth. Elevated cortisol can also leave you feeling drained and fatigued (2).
3. Nutrient Deficiencies
Your body needs essential vitamins and minerals to maintain energy and keep hair healthy. When these are lacking, metabolism slows down, hair weakens, and shedding increases (3).
A Few Key Nutrients to Consider for Energy & Hair Health:
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Biota and Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) may help regulate cortisol levels and support healthy stress response in the body (4).
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Zinc is required for the conversion of T4 to T3, the active thyroid hormone. It also plays a role in hair follicle function and deficiency can contribute to hair loss (5).
- Both selenium and iodine are crucial for thyroid function. Iodine is needed to synthesise thyroid hormones, and selenium is required to activate thyroid hormones and protect the thyroid gland from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin B5 helps to regulate adrenal function and the production of cortisol. It plays a role in regulating blood sugar, as well as for metabolising carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (6).
Lifestyle Tips to Support Hair and Energy
In addition to fueling your body with the right nutrients, lifestyle habits can also help keep your energy high and your hair growing strong– prioritise the following:
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Eat Protein & Healthy Fats – Hair is made of keratin, which needs amino acids from protein-rich foods like eggs, fish, and legumes. Healthy fats (avocados, nuts, and olive oil) support hormone production.
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Reduce Stress – Chronic stress depletes many essential nutrients. Try breathwork, yoga, or a daily 10-minute walk to keep your cortisol levels balanced.
- Get Quality Sleep – Poor sleep affects both energy production and hair regeneration, so aim for 7-9 hours per night.
Low energy and hair thinning are often signs that your body needs extra support. Our VitableLabs Hair Growth Supplement is expertly formulated with these science-backed ingredients to provide comprehensive support for thinning hair and encourage healthy growth from within*. This all-rounder blend works to promote a healthy stress response, support balanced thyroid hormones, boost body metabolism, and nurture female reproductive health. By combining traditional wisdom with modern science, our formula is designed to fit seamlessly into your daily routine, offering targeted support for your hair health needs.
*Based on traditional evidence
References
- Hussein, R. S., Atia, T., & Bin Dayel, S. (2023). Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction on Hair Disorders. Cureus, 15(8), e43266. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.43266
- Thom E. (2016). Stress and the Hair Growth Cycle: Cortisol-Induced Hair Growth Disruption. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 15(8), 1001–1004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27538002/
- Guo EL, Katta R. Diet and hair loss: effects of nutrient deficiency and supplement use. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2017 Jan 31;7(1):1-10. doi: 10.5826/dpc.0701a01. PMID: 28243487; PMCID: PMC5315033.
- Sinha B, Tare H. (2024). Asparagus racemosus: A Holistic Review of Its Traditional Uses and Modern Research. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance. 15(1):531-538. DOI:10.25258/ijpqa.15.1.80
- Betsy A, Binitha M, Sarita S. Zinc deficiency associated with hypothyroidism: an overlooked cause of severe alopecia. Int J Trichology. 2013 Jan;5(1):40-2. Doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.114714. PMID: 23960398; PMCID: PMC3746228.
- Gheita, A. A., Gheita, T. A., & Kenawy, S. A. (2020). The potential role of B5: A stitch in time and switch in cytokine. Phytotherapy research : PTR, 34(2), 306–314. Doi: 10.1002/ptr.6537
