Sorry this is so long. I was referred to this forum by FOK. I hope that someone can help me.
I'm 66 and have been doing WFPB, 5-15% fat per day, no oils, for the past 7 months. I have seen major improvements in vital areas (weight loss and blood sugar improvements are two). However, my once healthy looking hair, skin and nails have become a disaster. My long hair is coming out in clumps and I have developed an ever-growing bald spot on the crown of my head. My nails are easily tearing. My skin is HORRIBLE. Blotchy, super crepey, especially on my jaw, mouth and arms; I now have sagging neck and jowls. TBH, I'm kind of horrified when I look in the mirror. I seemed to have aged 20 years in these 7 months. I get regular standard blood work and everything has only improved from before WFPB.
I eat 1 T of flax seed daily, lots of daily dozen foods. I use Cronometer for my Type II blood sugars and I get an abundance of nutrients, including Vitamins B, C, K, and zinc. I've been hypothyroid for 43 years and have been stable since the onset. I use Korean skin care routines.
I've been so faithful and this is so discouraging . I'm in this for the long haul but does anyone have any ideas on how I can reverse this deterioration? Am I missing a nutrient? I can't help but wonder if this is due to the drop in fat intake.
Thanks in advance for any help.
