Kayla Milano conducts a thorough functional medicine consultation to identify the root causes of your health concerns
Heres how we approach GLP-1related shedding: Detailed History and Scalp Evaluation We start by understanding the full picture: Which GLP-1 youre on, when you started, and how your dose has changed How much weight youve lost and over what time frame Your current eating patterns, protein intake, and supplements Other medical conditions, medications, or recent stressors Family history of hair loss We then perform a targeted scalp exam
We have found it takes 5-6 weeks to reach a steady state in your body, so hang in there
GLP-1 stands for Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and combination medications, which I will refer to as GLP-1s, are changing the treatment of obesity (a chronic, relapsing and remitting condition that impairs health) and metabolic health concerns including diabetes, prediabetes, MASLD, and cardiovascular disease risk
Your provider may adjust your dose or suggest other ways to manage the side effects
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