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Approach: 1.4-1.6g protein per kg body weight daily (non-negotiable) Iron supplementation targeting ferritin above 70 ng/mL 30mg zinc + 2mg copper 5,000 IU vitamin D (adjust to target 50-60 ng/mL serum levels) 5,000mcg biotin + full B-complex Collagen peptides 15-20g daily Omega-3 fatty acids 2-3g daily (anti-inflammatory support for scalp) 5% minoxidil applied nightly GHK-Cu topical applied to scalp 3-4 times weekly Low-level laser therapy 3-4 times weekly Baseline labs + repeat every 2-3 months Dermatologist consultation before starting Consider slower retatrutide titration (extend each dose step by 1-2 weeks) Minimum 1,500 calories daily Stress management protocol (daily meditation, adequate sleep) Expected outcome: Moderate shedding may still occur but duration and severity should be significantly reduced

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