New studies show that hair thinning as a side effect of Glp-1’s leads to poorer adherence to usage. We’ve covered Glp1’s here, here ,here and here. I am NOT in anyway an expert on them since researching the latest popular drugs is just not what interests me. And I have to admit, I know it doesn’t make me very popular to debunk popular remedies, since people love them! Glp1’s are in a totally different category than, say, peptides, or NMN supplements, of course. They’re incredibly powerful and could be of enormous benefit. HOWEVER, on a recent podcast I heard a guy say that everyone should be on them. I, for one, would rather stick with NOOM or a similar app since I really, REALLY value my hair. My hair is not great, my hair is not plentiful, I need every strand I can get even though I do have trychotelomania. And I imagine others, particularly men, would feel the same.

Here are the main points of the article. Article Key Points

Prevention emphasized: slower weight loss, adequate protein/nutrition; low-dose minoxidil used if hair loss occurs.

GLP-1 RA–associated hair thinning appears similar across race/skin type; comparative data remain limited.

Reported hair loss incidence now often 30%–40%; some cross-sectional studies report up to 70%.

Mechanism likely telogen effluvium from rapid weight loss/systemic stress; androgenetic alopecia may be unmasked.

Risk rises with greater/faster weight loss; tirzepatide showed strongest hair-loss association.