Skin often feels softer, less reactive, and more hydrated, especially if your barrier was stressed
More common is malabsorption due to a number of gastrointestinal risk factors: Atrophic gastritis, which increases with age, impairs both the production of the acid and enzymes needed to break down food, and the production of intrinsic factor
(For a deeper dive, see our guide to peptides for gut health.) Potential contributors include: Food sensitivities Dysbiosis Poor diet Chronic stress Infections Antibiotic overuse Alcohol excess Environmental factors such as exposure to toxins or irritants Functional medicine frequently focuses on restoring gut health because improving the gut often improves inflammation elsewhere in the body
Hair loss and thinning are common concerns that affect both men and women, often linked to genetics, hormonal imbalances, stress, or inflammation