Can soaking dried mulberries in water prevent hair loss?

Jul 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Soaking dried mulberries in water may have a certain auxiliary effect in preventing hair loss, but its effectiveness is limited and it cannot solely rely on it to stop hair loss. It should be consumed in moderation. In daily life, it is important to properly control the amount of dried mulberries consumed, while also incorporating protein- and micronutrient-rich foods such as lean meat, eggs, and nuts into the diet. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and reducing mental stress can further support hair health.

Generally, soaking dried mulberries in water may have a certain auxiliary effect in preventing hair loss, but the effect is limited and cannot solely rely on it to stop hair loss. It is important to consume it in moderation. The specific analysis is as follows:

Dried mulberries are products made by drying fresh mulberries, containing nutrients such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, iron, and zinc. Among them, B-complex vitamins help maintain scalp health and promote normal hair growth; iron participates in hemoglobin synthesis and helps supply nutrients to hair follicles; zinc helps regulate sebum secretion on the scalp. Together, these components have a certain auxiliary effect in preventing hair loss. However, hair loss has complex causes, related to factors such as heredity, hormone levels, mental stress, and nutritional imbalances, so relying solely on soaking dried mulberries in water may not effectively improve it.

Excessive consumption of dried mulberry water may increase the body's metabolic burden due to excessive sugar intake and may also irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing discomfort such as bloating and diarrhea, thereby affecting the body's absorption of nutrients and indirectly negatively impacting hair health. In addition, excessive consumption may lead to sugar accumulation in the body, affecting the normal scalp metabolism.

In daily life, it is important to reasonably control the amount of dried mulberries consumed, while combining it with protein- and micronutrient-rich foods such as lean meat, eggs, and nuts, maintaining regular rest, and reducing mental stress, to better support hair health and assist in preventing hair loss.