If you’ve been experiencing hair shedding, thinning edges, or stalled growth despite using quality products, the issue may not be your routine — it may be internal. Zinc is one of the most overlooked minerals connected to hair loss, scalp inflammation, and hormone-related thinning. Because your body does not store zinc efficiently, low levels can quietly disrupt keratin production, follicle function, and the hair growth cycle. In this article, we break down the science behind zinc deficiency and hair loss, who is most at risk, and how to support healthy hair growth with a scalp-first, root-cause approach grounded in clinical insight.