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Hair Loss After Weight Loss Surgery or GLP-1 Therapy Is Not Inevitable

Telogen effluvium — the medical term for the sudden, diffuse hair shedding that affects up to 40% of bariatric patients — typically strikes 3 to 6 months post-surgery or after starting GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. It's not a cosmetic problem. It's a signal that your follicles are starved of the micronutrients they need to sustain the growth cycle during rapid caloric restriction and malabsorption.

Generic hair supplements aren't built for this. Bari-Hair is.

Formulated specifically for the altered digestive anatomy of bariatric and GLP-1 patients, Bari-Hair delivers a comprehensive botanical and micronutrient protocol targeting the four drivers of post-surgical hair loss: zinc depletion, biotin insufficiency, hormonal disruption, and oxidative stress at the follicle.

What's Inside & Why It Works

Zinc Picolinate (15 mg) + Copper (3 mg) Zinc deficiency is one of the most consistent findings in post-bariatric bloodwork and a primary driver of hair loss. Picolinate form maximizes absorption in the reduced-acid post-surgical environment. Copper is paired at a clinically appropriate 5:1 ratio to prevent copper depletion from zinc supplementation.

Biotin (600 mcg / 200% DV) Supports keratin infrastructure — the protein scaffolding that gives hair its structure and tensile strength.

DL-Methionine (500 mg) + L-Cysteine (200 mg) Sulfur-containing amino acids that are the direct building blocks of keratin. Protein intake is almost universally reduced post-bariatric surgery; these targeted amino acids help compensate at the follicle level.

Saw Palmetto (360 mg) + Beta Sitosterol (75 mg) + Pygeum africanum (75 mg) A botanical DHT-modulating triad. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) surges during rapid weight loss and directly triggers follicle miniaturization. These plant sterols inhibit 5-alpha reductase — the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT — without systemic hormonal disruption.

DIM (50 mg) Diindolylmethane supports healthy estrogen metabolism, addressing the estrogen fluctuations that compound hair loss during significant body composition changes in women.

Grape Seed Extract (200 mg, yielding 190 mg proanthocyanidins) + Green Tea (50 mg EGCG) + MSM (200 mg) A potent antioxidant complex that protects follicle cells from oxidative stress — a key but overlooked driver of post-surgical shedding.

GLA — Gamma Linolenic Acid (50 mg) An omega-6 fatty acid that supports scalp microcirculation and follicle membrane integrity.

Who This Is For

• Bariatric patients 2–9 months post-surgery experiencing noticeable shedding
• GLP-1 users on caloric restriction noticing hair thinning
• Anyone whose bloodwork shows low zinc, ferritin, or protein

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your physician or bariatric care team before beginning any new supplement regimen.

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Omega 3-6-9 Essential Fatty Acids (Bari-EFA) — Suggested Description

Your Scalp, Skin, and Brain All Run on Fat. Rapid Weight Loss Depletes It.

Fat malabsorption is one of the most overlooked consequences of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 therapy. When fat intake drops dramatically and absorption is compromised, the fatty acids your body uses to maintain scalp health, hair follicle membranes, skin barrier function, and neurological integrity become critically depleted.

The result: dry, brittle hair, increased shedding, compromised skin, and the cognitive fog that so many post-surgical patients chalk up to "just part of recovery."

It doesn't have to be.

Our Omega 3-6-9 Essential Fatty Acids uses a non-GMO proprietary blend of Borage Oil, Fish Oil, and Flaxseed Oil — delivering the complete spectrum of fatty acids your altered metabolism needs, in a softgel gentle enough for the most sensitive post-bariatric stomach.

The Formula

• Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA, Omega-3) — 169.6 mg — reduces scalp inflammation and supports follicle cycling
• Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) — 166.6 mg — essential for scalp barrier integrity and moisture retention
• Oleic Acid (Omega-9) — 145 mg — supports cell membrane fluidity and neuronal protection
• Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA, Omega-6) — 60.8 mg — from Borage Oil; potent anti-inflammatory action at the follicle
• EPA — 120 mg / DHA — 80 mg — directly usable omega-3s for brain function, mood, and systemic inflammation

Total per softgel: 1,200 mg proprietary blend

Why GLA Matters for Hair Loss GLA from Borage Oil is clinically distinct from standard fish oil omega-3s. It directly modulates the inflammatory cascade at the hair follicle, making it a specific complement to the DHT-blocking botanicals in Bari-Hair. Used together, Bari-EFA and Bari-Hair address both the inflammatory and nutritional drivers of post-surgical hair loss.

Who This Is For

• Bariatric and GLP-1 patients experiencing hair thinning, dry skin, or brain fog
• Anyone whose fat intake has been significantly reduced post-surgery
• Best used as part of a complete regimen alongside Bari-Hair for hair loss support

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your physician or bariatric care team before beginning any new supplement regimen.