It is believed that Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone related to testosterone, contributes to hair loss in both men and women.
Using an enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase, your body turns approximately 5% of testosterone into DHT.
Green tea has a lot of EGCG, a plant compound that may help hair grow by stopping DHT from hurting hair follicles.
Lauric acid is the most common MCT in coconut oil. Test-tube and animal studies have shown that it stops DHT from being made, but more research on humans is needed.
In preclinical studies, onion quercetin inhibited DHT production. Whether these benefits apply to humans requires more research.
Turmeric is a popular cooking ingredient and dietary supplement. Curcumin, which has been shown to inhibit DHT in preclinical studies, is present.
Pumpkin seed oil may prevent the enzyme 5-alpha reductase from producing DHT in humans, thereby preventing hair loss, but additional research is required.
Edamame beans contain isoflavones and possibly other compounds that may help combat hair loss by lowering DHT levels in humans.