‘I’m a hair surgeon – these popular drinks could be causing your hair loss’ [Video]

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An expert has issued a warning over popular drinks consumed by millions of Brits, stating they could cause hair loss. If you are one of the 1.7 million people who consume energy drinks several times a week, you could be leaving yourself vulnerable to balding.

Speaking with Express.co.uk, Dr Abdulaziz Balwi, from hair loss clinic Elithair urged people to cut back on energy drinks to protect their locks, as well as their health.

Certain chemicals in the drinks could trigger balding, the hair surgeon said.

He explained: “Excessive intake of energy drinks is a predisposing factor to the toxicity of certain elements such as caffeine and selenium.

“The toxic dose of caffeine is 3 mg/kg/g, while the daily dose should not exceed 700 mcg of vitamin A and 55 mcg of selenium.

An expert has warned that a popular drink could be causing hair loss (Image: Getty Images)

“Selenium and vitamin A …