Hair as a Body Log: Nutrition and Long-Term Health

What you eat every day not only affects your weight and energy but also writes a record in your body. Scientific studies show that hair faithfully records the minerals and dietary effects of the past 90 days. Most people do not notice this, eating randomly while the body’s “log” is quietly tracking deviations.

The Human Body as a Long-Running System

The body works like an engine, continuously running:

Blood tests only show the current state, while hair reflects the actual status over the past 90 days.

Hair is like the Engine Oil of the Body

Hair grows and records mineral ratios:

Each ratio shows the long-term effect of diet and is not affected by short-term meals or stress.

Diet Controls the System Input

Engine Oil vs Hair Comparison

Car System Human Body
Engine running
Input: fuel, oil
Output: heat, exhaust, wear particles
Body running
Input: food, water, oxygen
Output: energy, metabolic waste
Oil records residues
metal wear, oxidation, carbon deposits
Hair records mineral ratios (~90 days)
Na/K, Cu/Se, Cu/Zn, Fe/Mn, Ca/Mg
Oil analysis
reflects past engine operation
Hair analysis
reflects dietary and mineral intake over 90 days
Compare to standard
decide if maintenance is needed
Compare to mineral standards
adjust diet to keep ratios in safe range
Closed-loop adjustment
change oil, filters, adjust lubrication
Closed-loop adjustment
adjust meals, supplement minerals, maintain body stability

Hair Mineral Standards (Industry Consensus)

Mineral Ratio Standard Range Dietary Guidance
Na / K 2.0 – 3.4 Moderate sodium, enough potassium, more vegetables and fruits, reduce salt
Cu / Se 7 – 30 Balance copper and selenium: nuts, seafood, whole grains
Cu / Zn 0.083 – 0.25 Increase zinc or moderate copper: meat, legumes, nuts
Fe / Mn 7.5 – 15 Ensure iron and manganese intake: whole grains, leafy vegetables, lean meat
Ca / Mg 4.0 – 11.0 Dairy, leafy vegetables, nuts to balance calcium and magnesium

Nutrition Management Process (Text Flowchart)

Food, water, oxygen ↓ Hair log records mineral ratios over 90 days ↓ Compare to mineral standards (Na/K, Cu/Se, Cu/Zn, Fe/Mn, Ca/Mg) ↓ Adjust diet, supplement missing minerals ↓ Body remains healthy and balanced over time