Does increasing protein intake prevent hair loss on Mounjaro?
Increasing protein intake does not prevent hair loss on Mounjaro, as the medication does not directly cause it and hair shedding stems mainly from rapid weight loss leading to nutritional stress. Protein deficiencies can contribute to thinning during calorie restriction on the drug, so adequate intake supports hair health but offers no guarantee against shedding. Hair loss is typically temporary and linked to overall nutrient gaps rather than protein alone.
Key points:
- Mounjaro causes hair loss indirectly through rapid weight loss.
- Nutrient deficiencies from calorie restriction worsen thinning.
- Protein deficiency is one factor in hair shedding on the medication.
- Hair loss is usually temporary with weight stabilisation.
This text has been fact-checked for accuracy by Sorin Romaniuc, Pharmacist at medino.