If you are on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Wegovy and noticing hair loss, brittle nails, or changes in your skin, this episode explains what is really going on.
GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, which often leads to lower intake of protein, vitamins, and essential nutrients. Over time, this can show up in your hair, skin, and nails before it appears in your lab work.
In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down the most common deficiencies seen with GLP-1 use, including vitamin B12, iron, folate, and vitamin D. She also explains why protein, fiber, and hydration play a critical role in maintaining healthy skin, preventing hair shedding, and protecting muscle mass.
You will learn how to recognize early warning signs, what labs to check, and how to support your body while still benefiting from these medications.
If you want clear, evidence-based guidance on how to protect your skin and overall health while on GLP-1s, this episode gives you exactly what to focus on.
In this episode:
0:00 GLP-1 Hair Loss, Brittle Nails, and Skin Changes
0:37 Why GLP-1s Can Affect Your Skin, Hair, and Nails
1:36 The Appetite Suppression Problem
2:40 Why Hair Is Often the First Sign
3:34 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Signs
5:35 Iron Deficiency and Hair Shedding
8:10 Folate Deficiency Clues
9:07 Vitamin D and Why It Matters
11:52 Why Protein Matters So Much on GLP-1s
15:00 Fiber, Gut Health, and Skin Health
16:13 Hydration Mistakes That Show Up in Your Skin
18:12 What Labs to Check on GLP-1s
19:08 When to See Your Dermatologist
19:44 How to Protect Your Results Long Term
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Not in Atlanta. No problem! Get science-backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and trusted product recommendations inside The Skin Real app: https://linktr.ee/theskinreal
#GLP1 #Ozempic #Wegovy #GLP1SideEffects #OzempicHairLoss
GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, which often leads to lower intake of protein, vitamins, and essential nutrients. Over time, this can show up in your hair, skin, and nails before it appears in your lab work.
In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down the most common deficiencies seen with GLP-1 use, including vitamin B12, iron, folate, and vitamin D. She also explains why protein, fiber, and hydration play a critical role in maintaining healthy skin, preventing hair shedding, and protecting muscle mass.
You will learn how to recognize early warning signs, what labs to check, and how to support your body while still benefiting from these medications.
If you want clear, evidence-based guidance on how to protect your skin and overall health while on GLP-1s, this episode gives you exactly what to focus on.
In this episode:
0:00 GLP-1 Hair Loss, Brittle Nails, and Skin Changes
0:37 Why GLP-1s Can Affect Your Skin, Hair, and Nails
1:36 The Appetite Suppression Problem
2:40 Why Hair Is Often the First Sign
3:34 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Signs
5:35 Iron Deficiency and Hair Shedding
8:10 Folate Deficiency Clues
9:07 Vitamin D and Why It Matters
11:52 Why Protein Matters So Much on GLP-1s
15:00 Fiber, Gut Health, and Skin Health
16:13 Hydration Mistakes That Show Up in Your Skin
18:12 What Labs to Check on GLP-1s
19:08 When to See Your Dermatologist
19:44 How to Protect Your Results Long Term
Are you in the Atlanta area? We are opening The Founder’s Experience to a small, intentional group in the Atlanta area for a limited time. Learn more here: https://theskinreal.janeapp.com/locations/the-skin-real-serenbe-the-founders-experience/book#staff_member/1
Not in Atlanta. No problem! Get science-backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and trusted product recommendations inside The Skin Real app: https://linktr.ee/theskinreal
#GLP1 #Ozempic #Wegovy #GLP1SideEffects #OzempicHairLoss