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Losing Hair During Weight Loss? Here’s Why It’s Probably Not Your GLP-1 Medication
- renovarehydrationa
- Jun 5
- 2 min read
Renovaré Hydration and Wellness | Sunbury, Ohio
If you’re taking GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide or Tirzepatide to lose weight and have started to notice more hair in your brush or shower, you’re not alone. Many women wonder if the medication is the cause—but the good news is, it probably isn’t.
At Renovaré Hydration and Wellness in Sunbury, Ohio, we’re here to help you understand what’s going on and how to take care of your body during this exciting, but sometimes confusing, phase of weight loss.
Hair Loss and Weight Loss: What’s Really Happening?
Hair shedding is often a natural response to rapid weight loss, especially if your body is adjusting to a big drop in calories or nutrients. This type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium, and it’s usually temporary.
What causes it? Not the GLP-1 medication itself—but rather:
Eating too little overall
Not getting enough protein
Vitamin or mineral deficiencies (like iron, zinc, or B12)
Major changes in weight or lifestyle
GLP-1 medications can suppress your appetite, which means it’s easy to unintentionally miss out on the nutrients your body needs—including those that support healthy hair.
Common Causes of Hair Loss in Women Ages 30–40
While telogen effluvium from weight loss is one possibility, there are other common causes of hair loss in women in their 30s and 40s that we see often at our Sunbury clinic:
🌀 Hormonal changes: Pregnancy, postpartum, or stopping birth control. Perimenopause can begin in your late 30s
🧠 Chronic stress: Emotional or physical stress can shift your hair into a resting phase, causing shedding
🦋 Thyroid problems: Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can lead to hair thinning
🥗 Nutrient deficiencies: Low levels of iron, B12, biotin, vitamin D, or zinc. These are especially common with restrictive diets
🧬 Genetics or PCOS: Conditions like PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) or family history of thinning hair
🩺 Autoimmune conditions: Alopecia areata or other autoimmune disorders can cause patchy hair loss
What You Can Do to Help Your Hair
✅ Eat enough protein
Shoot for 100g of protein daily, with at least 30g at breakfast
✅ Support with supplements
Talk to us about a high-quality multivitamin or testing for common deficiencies
✅ Don’t skip meals
Even if your hunger is low, your body still needs regular fuel
✅ Ask about vitamin injections or IV therapy
We offer B12 shots, micronutrient support, and IV infusions right here in Sunbury
✅ Be patient
Hair typically starts to regrow in 3–6 months as your body adjusts
When to Check In
If your hair loss is lasting more than six months, getting worse, or you’re noticing bald spots or patches, come in for a visit. There may be something else going on that we can identify and treat.
Let’s Support Your Whole-Body Wellness
At Renovaré Hydration and Wellness, we believe weight loss should never come at the cost of your confidence or health. If you’re losing hair and want to make sure you’re nourishing your body well while on GLP-1 medication, we’re here to help.
📍 Located in Sunbury, Ohio
💻 Book your visit at renovarehydrationandwellness.com
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