Clinical Lab Targets (Ferritin, Zinc, Vitamin D, Fasting Insulin) to Stop Telogen Effluvium Hair Loss & Post-GLP-1 Rebound
| Clinical Marker / Target | GLP-1 Depletion Threshold | Optimal Restoration Zone | Actionable Intervention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Ferritin (Hair Follicles) | Drops <30 ng/mL during rapid caloric deficit | 70–110 ng/mL | Iron Bisglycinate 25mg every other morning w/ Vitamin C + KERAVY™ Waterless Scalp Reset |
| Skeletal Muscle Index (DEXA) | Losing >1.5 lbs lean mass per month | >88% fat-to-lean loss ratio | 3.2g Leucine per meal + 5g/day Creatine Monohydrate + 2x/wk resistance bands |
| Periorbital & Facial Volume | Rapid malar/sub-orbital fat pad deflation | Dermal collagen & hydration lock | 15g Hydrolyzed Type I/III Collagen Peptides + OCUREVA™ CNF Hydrogel Peptide Eye Mask |
| Endogenous GLP-1 Off-Ramp | Post-discontinuation ghrelin hunger spike | Fasting Insulin <6 uIU/mL | 7g Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum (PHGG) + 15mL Apple Cider Vinegar 15 min pre-meal |