Telogen Effluvium: The Shock to Your Hair Follicles
Many people who start taking Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda are in for a huge shock after a few months: the amount of hair in their brush increases exponentially, and their hair visibly thins. Medically, this is called “telogen effluvium,” a form of hair loss that occurs because the body experiences physical stress and severe nutritional deficiency due to extreme dieting. Because the body’s survival functions take priority, the hair follicles are simply cut off from nutrients. In TCM, hair is considered “the surplus of Blood,” and the vitality of the hair is directly governed by Kidney Essence (Jing). When you eat extremely little for months on end, the Spleen becomes stagnant, insufficient new Blood is produced, and you deplete the Kidneys. The result? Dull, brittle, and falling hair.
Nourish the Blood with Our TCM Herbal Formula
Our specialized formula focuses on optimizing digestive function, thereby laying the foundation for the production of new, rich Blood. Dang Shen and Huang Qi tonify Spleen Qi, the primary source for the production of new blood from food. The better your digestion works, the faster your hair follicles will be nourished again. Jiang Huang (Turmeric) also ensures that this newly formed blood circulates properly and can actually reach the scalp by resolving stagnations in the microcirculation. At the same time, Bai Zhu and Fu Ling ensure that the intestines efficiently transform fluids and nutrients, rather than excreting them as cloudy waste products. It’s a fundamental reset of your internal nutrition system.
Biotin, Amino Acids, and the Right Probiotics:
In addition to using herbs to improve blood production, the specific building blocks for hair and nails must be present in abundance. Now is the time to take decisive orthomolecular action with Hair Skin & Nails Gummies or capsules containing high doses of biotin and keratin. Since hair consists almost entirely of protein, an amino acid complex is also absolutely essential. In this context, phlegm-damp support probiotics help keep the intestinal wall healthy, which is essential for the absorption of these B vitamins and minerals. Maintain your lush head of hair and proactively combat hair loss during your weight-loss journey