In this episode, Amanda Miller hosts Dr. Sean McGovern to explore the intricate links between hormones, nutrition, stress, and their impact on hair health, aging, and internal performance medicine. If you're navigating hair loss, hormonal balance, or considering peptide therapies like GLP-1s, this conversation offers practical insights backed by clinical experience.

Key Points:

• The systemic role of stress, trauma, and chronic inflammation in hair loss and aging
• Common causes of hair loss: deficiencies, androgen impacts, physical damage, and traction
• The importance of lab testing: iron, thyroid, hormones, and inflammatory markers
• How lifestyle, diet, and nutrient intake influence hair quality and overall health
• Risks and management strategies for GLP-1s, including hair loss, hormonal suppression, and safe prescribing practices
• The efficacy of supplements like biotin, collagen, zinc, vitamin D, and saw palmetto
• The role of topicals, peptides, and other therapies in hair regrowth
• The concept of resource management: balancing inflow, inflammation, and cellular energy
• Proactive health strategies: regular testing, hormone optimization, and lifestyle adjustments
• The importance of working with competent practitioners for sustainable health and aesthetics

Resources & Links:

• Steadfast Medicine
• Dr. Sean McGovern on Instagram
• Performance Medicine and Cellular Health
• Basics of Hormonal Balance and Aging & Hair Loss

Connect with Dr. Sean McGovern:

• Instagram
• Website
• Book a Consultation