Welcome back to another episode of Arnold's Pump Club.

I want to jump right in because this episode is packed with some great information.

I feel like Adam has been finding some great research lately that applies to many of the most common trends.

And that's where I'll start today's episode.

You might have heard that intermittent fasting can help you

lose weight, boost energy, and even improve longevity. But there's one side effect you don't

often hear discussed. A brand new study suggests that skipping meals could prevent or limit hair growth.

Researchers wanted to understand how intermittent fasting influences hair follicle regeneration.

Some animal studies suggest fasting influences metabolic and cellular processes that impact hair follicles.

So scientists wanted to see if it applies to humans.

When you fast, your body prioritizes essential functions like maintaining energy balance,

causing a domino effect.

The changes caused by fasting-suppressed hair follicle stem cells, which are

responsible for regenerating hair during the growth phase. Hair follicles are unique because they

undergo growth, rest, and regeneration cycles. The team hypothesized that fasting could alter these cycles. Other organs like fat tissue

and your nervous system also appear to play a role. This suggests that fasting doesn't just

affect one part of the body. It triggers a network of signals that can influence multiple systems.

While fasting might support more dietary control, it also puts your body in a state of conservation. But you don't

have to abandon fasting. At this point, it's hard to say how long you need to fast to see a difference

or how much it could slow down growth.

And if you don't see any chances, it might not be a problem for you.

Even if you are worried, the effect appears to be reversible.

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