Patients have less food intake that can potentially cause nutrient deficiencies, says Sodhi, and in particular, protein deficiencies, which has been shown to be associated with hair loss. So keep your protein consumption up, and consider taking supplements to plug other potential gaps: vitamin D, iron, zinc, biotin and collagen are particularly important
Some may have heavier periods, while others might have lighter ones than usual
That can lead to deficiencies in protein, iron, zinc and other nutrients and contribute to excessive hair loss. Medications like Ozempic can indirectly affect your thyroid and hormone stability to contribute to hair loss, though its to a lesser degree than other potential stressors, says Dr
If you are already supplementing these nutrients orally, the injectable combination adds convenience but may not justify the additional cost