The hair growth cycle consists of three main phases: Anagen (Growth phase) Catagen (Transition phase) Telogen (Resting and shedding phase) Interactions between follicle cells, blood supply, hormones, and cellular energy production control this cycle
When NNMT is overactive, it consumes NAD+ at an accelerated rate
Therefore, while the case reports provide important clinical context, they should be interpreted with caution given their inherent limitations, including lack of control groups, publication bias, and selective reporting
However, their ability to dramatically improve metabolic health markers (insulin sensitivity, visceral fat, inflammation) addresses major drivers of biological aging
Beginning semaglutide treatment is an encouraging step toward better health, whether youre managing type 2 diabetes or aiming for weight loss