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Hair loss caused by weight-loss medication More and more people using weight-loss medication are noticing that their hair is becoming thinner or that they are losing more hair than usual. This can be worrying, especially alongside the other changes that come with losing weight. In this article, we explain what may be causing this hair loss, what research tells us and what you can do to support healthy hair growth.

Nutrient intake while using weight-loss medication More and more people are using newer weight-loss medicines, including GLP-1 medication. This type of medication is used to support metabolic health or weight loss. It reduces your appetite and helps you feel full sooner. This can support weight loss, but it also means that you eat less. As a result, your intake of important nutrients may fall considerably without you realising it.

What does your body need when autumn begins? After the summer holidays, schools reopen and many people return to work. We spend more time together in classrooms, meeting rooms and on public transport. At the same time, the days become shorter and we spend more time indoors. This marks the beginning of the season in which colds become more common. What can we do to support our body’s natural defences?

What are excipients in food supplements? When you read the ingredient list of a supplement, you’ll often come across names like microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate or silicon dioxide. But what exactly do they do? This article explains what excipients are, why they’re technically necessary, and how to identify them on a supplement label.

Timing of sports supplements In the world of sports supplements, a great deal of attention is given to timing — the exact moment of intake before, during or after a workout. For some supplements, timing genuinely matters. For others, taking them consistently every day is far more important than the precise moment.