Dr. Isabelle Raymond, Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs for Nutrafol, joins SHE MD to dive into the science of hair health. Together, they explore the complex root causes of hair thinning in women, including genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and the transformative impact of life stages like perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Raymond sheds light on how Nutrafol’s targeted, science-backed formulations stand apart, explaining how they’re designed to address women’s unique hair health needs with supplements for different life phases, including postpartum, and menopause. With a holistic approach to hair care, Nutrafol embraces the interconnected factors of diet, microbiome health, and inflammation, dispelling common myths about hair thinning.

Join us as Dr. Raymond shares her passion for advancing women-centered research and provides insights into other lifestyle modifications to complement Nutrafol’s innovative solutions.

Sponsor: Go to www.Nutrafol.com and use code SHEMD for $10 off your first month's subscription.

Nutrafol is the first hair (growth) supplement (brand) with published clinical studies on menopausal women (with hair thinning). Based on US publications in Pubmed, Cochrane and top Google Scholar and ScienceDirect results prior to Feb. '21.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[1:20] Dr. Raymond discusses hair thinning and the difference between men and women
[3:30] Why women experience hair thinning and the stages of growth and genetics
[9:54] Dr. Raymond discusses why Nutrafol works and the ingredients in the formulas
[16:26] Nutrafol takes a holistic approach to hair growth and myths and misconceptions about hair thinning
[22:48] Hair thinning in perimenopause and menopause, trauma, stress, hormone changes, illnesses
[32:06] How do you know what vitamins you can take along with Nutrafol and the importance of having women included in the research
[38:27] Dr. Raymond discusses her reasons for joining Nutrafol

NUTRAFOL’S 5 TAKEAWAYS:

1. Not all supplements are created equal. Supplements as a category overwhelmingly relies on single-ingredient studies, and that can make it confusing as a consumer to understand which products are going to deliver the impact they promise. Look for products with clinical studies conducted on full formulations.

2 Not all clinical studies are created equal. Who, how and what is evaluated is as meaningful as the outcome in a clinical study. As a consumer, here are some key things to look for that can help you decipher information from clinical studies: subject selected by random process, diverse group of subjects studied, test treatments measured against a controlled treatment, studies completed on final formulas and not just single ingredients, studies that have been published by peer-reviewed journals

3. Hair health is reflective of whole-body health. That’s why it’s important to target the key root causes of thinning, by incorporating a supplement into your routine as well as addressing lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep or environmental factors. Your body and hair will also change based on your life stage and lifestyle. Nutrafol's formulas are uniquely tailored to support you where you are and with what you and your hair need most.

4. Menopausal hair thinning is common, but there are ways to address it head on. More than 50% of women will experience hair thinning through menopause. Supporting your body with a hair-focused supplement like Nutrafol that addresses hormonal shifts as a root cause can help support your hair through these changes.

5. Advocate for – and educate – yourself! It’s inspiring to see the landscape beginning to shift, as women and female physicians have a bigger voice in leading and informing medical research. But 80% of women still report never receiving education about menopause! I encourage women to educate themselves on menopause so they feel better prepared for the changes that menopause brings and can voice them, or any other concerns, with their physician.

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Isabelle Raymond is Nutrafol’s Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs. Her expertise is in dermatology, with a focus on hair health. In her role at Nutrafol, Dr. Raymond oversees Nutrafol’s rigorous clinical testing process and medical research publications, ensuring that the formulations are scientifically sound and effective.

NUTRAFOL: Nutrafol is the first hair (growth) supplement (brand) with published clinical studies on menopausal women (with hair thinning). Based on US publications in Pubmed, Cochrane and top Google Scholar and ScienceDirect results prior to Feb. '21.

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