Can Taking Too Much Protein Cause Hair Loss? The Truth Behind the Myth
                                
                                
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                                While hair is composed almost entirely of protein, consuming too much of this macronutrient is not a direct cause of hair loss. Instead, the connection between a high-protein diet and shedding often lies with the imbalanced nutrition or rapid weight loss that can accompany it, rather than the protein itself.