Telogen effluvium
What the FDA labels record as adverse events, each one tied back to the evidence it came from.
What is Telogen effluvium?
Diffuse hair shedding set off by rapid weight loss or metabolic stress.
It usually resolves on its own over three to six months with enough protein and micronutrients. It comes from the weight loss, not from the GLP-1 itself, which matters when a supplement is being sold to you as the fix.
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On GLP Watchdog, Telogen effluvium comes up in 1 research article.
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