Some people may think these topical and holistic remedies sound like BS, so I will explain exactly how they work biochemically and then the protocols themselves.
Firstly, the mechanisms of how heavy metals induce balding:
1. Oxidative stressHeavy metals induce oxidative stress, which damages the skin cells and follicle cells responsible for growing healthy hair. Over time, this stress causes the follicles to shrink and weaken.
2. Mineral imbalanceMetals like lead and cadmium displace essential nutrients such as zinc, copper, and magnesium. Those minerals are vital for enzymes that protect against damage and for building keratin, the protein that makes up hair. Without them, hair growth suffers.
3. Inflammation and scarringHeavy metals trigger inflammatory pathways in the scalp. That creates a cycle of swelling and, eventually, scarring or fibrosis. When the tissue around the follicles stiffens and blood flow drops, hair growth slows or stops.
4. Direct toxicitySome metals (like mercury and cadmium) directly attach themselves to proteins inside the follicle, disrupting the signals those cells need to grow hair. This is like short-circuiting the follicle’s wiring.
5. Binding to DHT-transporting proteins (Large cause)Cadmium, mercury, lead, and other heavy metals have a strong binding affinity for DHT-transporting proteins such as Albumin and SHBG, which is why restricting DHT often stops hair loss, as when we have far less or almost no DHT, fewer of these transporting proteins bound to heavy metals must be delivered to the scalp.
Next, how the topical application of raw animal fats helps with balding
1. Rebuilding the scalp’s barrierRaw fats, such as butter or marrow, are rich in saturated fats, cholesterol, and natural phospholipids.
When applied, they can blend into the scalp’s oils and follicle walls, helping strengthen the barrier. This makes the follicles less vulnerable to oxidative damage and prevents them from drying out.
2. Delivering key nutrientsThese fats carry fat-soluble vitamins straight to the skin:
-Vitamin A (retinol) helps keep scalp cells turning over properly and supports healthy hair cycling.
-Vitamin K2 improves blood vessel health in the scalp and may help prevent microcalcification that chokes off follicles.
-Compounds like CLA and omega-7 calm inflammation and blunt damaging pathways triggered by heavy metals.
3. Blocking metals at the surfaceSome components in marrow and phospholipids can weakly bind to toxic metals like lead or cadmium. This doesn’t pull them out of the body, but it may reduce how directly they interact with the follicles at the scalp surface.
4. Fighting inflammation naturallyOleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and short-chain fatty acids found in raw fats can transform into anti-inflammatory molecules. These help settle down irritation and protect follicles from ongoing inflammatory damage.
5. Mimicking natural sebumHuman sebum is made of triglycerides and cholesterol esters (raw fats look a lot like this). By applying them, you’re basically giving your scalp a “top-up” of what it naturally produces, helping restore a healthier, more protective scalp environment.
Proof that you can quickly change hair mineral composition with dietary intervention:https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.708069/
Now, Topical Protocols:
The general topical protocols will involve applying raw fats to the affected area of the scalp.
The primary mechanism, which I covered earlier, is the binding affinity to heavy metals and delivering essential nutrients in concentrated forms directly to the scalp, thereby aiding in healing.
The Protocol:
Regardless of which fat you choose to apply to your scalp, I recommend applying it before bed and letting it soak in overnight.
Putting a towel on your pillow is a good idea.
Option #1: Raw Bone marrow (Best Option)
Applying a generous amount of raw bone marrow on the scalp daily before bed is the #1 option, undoubtedly.
Aajonus Vondenderplantz had numerous case studies using this specific method to reverse hair loss in his clients and even trigger hair regrowth.
The more time we can have raw fats on the scalp, the more heavy metals are being detoxified, and the more topical nutrient absorption is occurring.
Option #2: Raw butter (Still a good option)
The protocol follows the exact same procedure as with the bone marrow. The nutrient profile of raw butter is a tad worse than that of bone marrow, considering our goals.
Option #3: Raw Fermented Coconut Cream (Still a good option)The protocol follows the exact same procedure as with the bone marrow.Aajonus had a recipe where he also mixed in an ounce of aloe vera along with the raw fermented coconut cream. If you can, this is even better.
