GLP-1 medications have surged in popularity and made waves in the news recently for their ability to cause rapid, significant weight loss.
GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are indicated for diabetes management, but their “side effect” of weight loss has sparked a huge rise in use, especially among women.
Still, GLP-1s come with unwanted side effects, including hair thinning, skin changes, and even vaginal dryness. Sea buckthorn can help provide relief for women facing these challenges.
At Feminity, we believe that wellness should feel good, both inside and out. Sea buckthorn is an amazing ally in supporting women through every phase of their health evolution, including easing the symptoms of GLP-1 side effects.
GLP-1 Medications: Changing Lives but Not Without Downsides
GLP-1 medications were originally developed and approved to manage type II diabetes. While not their main mechanism of action, these medications did significantly reduce appetites in the people taking them, which naturally led to rapid weight loss for many.
Of course, this caught the attention of the medical community, researchers, and eventually the public – especially those in celebrity and affluent circles. Once the use of GLP-1s for weight loss became rampant in these communities, it didn’t take long for the average person to notice as well.
Why were their favorite celebrities suddenly losing all this weight so quickly, and how could they achieve the same results themselves?
The result is that in recent years, GLP-1s have become more commonly prescribed for weight loss, with an incredible increase in the number of people using them – many of whom aren’t battling diabetes.
Considering that the weight loss industry has brought in billions of dollars annually per year, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the masses perked up when there was news of something that actually worked.
These medications were changing lives for the better, but they also come with side effects – many of which can be quite disruptive.
Side effects like nausea, vomiting, and digestive issues are relatively well-known. However, there’s another side to the side effects of these medications that we’re really just beginning to learn about as more people are using them long term.
For women, some of these side effects are particularly devastating. Hair shedding, vaginal dryness, and a gaunt facial appearance are among the symptoms that are less often talked about, but have a significant negative impact on a woman’s physical and mental well-being.
Fortunately, most of these symptoms are temporary and reverse once GLP-1 medications are stopped. However, there are ways to help heal and restore the body, even while using these medications, and improve your overall quality of life.
One of the most powerful is the amazing sea buckthorn berry.
Enter Sea Buckthorn: Nature’s Amazing Super Berry
If you’re not familiar with sea buckthorn, it’s a vibrant orange little berry that grows in some of the harshest regions of Asia and Europe. Sea buckthorn wild-grown and harvested in the Himalaya Mountains is among the most potent.
Sea buckthorn is one of the most powerful antioxidant fruits on earth, and it’s super rich in omega fatty acids, including the rare omega-7.
With a nutrient profile that includes vitamins A, C, and E, along with antioxidants, flavonoids, and omega-3s- 3, 6, 9, and 7, you can’t deny that sea buckthorn is something special.
While it’s possible to get good amounts of omega-3 fatty acids through a balanced, nutritious diet, omega-7 is different. It’s rare and extremely difficult to consume enough through diet alone. It’s also critical for supporting healthy skin, hair, and mucosal health, which is why supplementing with high-quality buckthorn is so important both during and after GLP-1 treatment.
Hair Loss, GLP-1 Medications, and Sea Buckthorn
Hair loss is a side effect of GLP-1 medications that has been gaining some attention lately. The unexpected side effect has women searching for ways to halt hair loss and restore health to their scalp.
Hair loss is caused by the rapid weight loss associated with GLP-1 medications. It’s essentially temporary hair loss caused by a combination of nutritional deficiency and stress. Because these medications reduce the appetite so significantly, it can lead to reduced nutrient intake and affect the overall absorption of nutrients.
Sea buckthorn can help with this in several ways.
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Nutritional Replenishment: Sea buckthorn is loaded with nutrients, especially those like vitamins C and E, along with rich omega fatty acids that nourish and repair hair follicles, working hard to protect them from oxidative stress.
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Scalp Health & Hydration: Omega fatty acids are superstars for improving and retaining moisture within the skin. This is key for improving scalp health, nourishing hair follicles, and reducing hair breakage.
- Anti-inflammatory Properties: Inflammation can slow hair growth, which can make it feel like not only are you losing hair, but also that it may never grow back. Hair loss from GLP-1s is temporary, but taking steps to reduce inflammation helps promote a healthier scalp, leading to increased hair growth.
Vaginal Dryness: The Silent, Uncomfortable Side Effect of GLP-1 Medications
If you’re using GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the way your body is transforming can be a real confidence boost. Just when you’re starting to feel your best, along comes a side effect you were not expecting – vaginal dryness.
No matter the reason for using GLP-1s, vaginal dryness has become a real problem for women. It’s a relatively common side effect, but nobody is talking about how “parched” they are.
Many who use GLP-1s find that the medication causes some digestive upset. This can be in the form of nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. When these types of digestive side effects are continuously present, it’s easy for the body to become dehydrated.
It isn’t just your mouth that feels dry when you’re dehydrated. All mucosal membranes become stripped of their moisture – eyes, nose, mouth, and the vagina.
In addition to this, rapid fat loss can cause estrogen to take a roller coaster ride. Fat cells hold onto hormones like estrogen, so when there is significant weight loss, the body is also shedding all of that stored hormone. Suddenly, estrogen takes a nose dive for a bit before everything balances out and a healthy level is restored.
When estrogen takes a hike, so does vaginal moisture. For most, this is a temporary side effect, unless there are other issues at play. Fortunately, we have sea buckthorn, which is a game-changer for restoring moisture and supporting vaginal health.
Sea buckthorn is rich in omega-7, which enhances natural lubrication and soothes irritation associated with dryness. It’s also rich in nutrients that promote cellular regeneration and protect delicate vaginal tissues.
For many women, using a supplement like Pure As Silk+ along with GLP-1 medications is enough to keep uncomfortable vaginal dryness at bay. Pure As Silk+ can also be used along with natural, gentle lubricants to support comfort and vaginal wellness.
Going Beyond Hair and Hydration: How Sea Buckthorn Supports the GLP-1 Journey
So, we covered hair loss and vaginal dryness, but sea buckthorn’s benefits go far beyond that for supporting overall wellness while taking GLP-1 medications.
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Sea buckthorn promotes skin radiance: Sea buckthorn is great for restoring skin elasticity and hydration, both of which are important for combating what is now known as “Ozempic” face from rapid weight loss.
- Sea buckthorn is rich in nutrients and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. Believe it or not, both of these are important for maintaining energy and improving mood – especially when reduced calorie intake is causing major fatigue and grumpiness.
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Whether you’re overcoming diabetes or transforming your body through weight loss, the immune system can take a hit during these types of major transitions. Sea buckthorn’s nutrient-rich profile is loaded with vitamin C and flavonoids that help the body stay strong, healthy, and resilient while you’re improving your health.
Smooth as Silk+: Where Feminine Wisdom Meets Science and Mother Nature for Feminine Wellness
There is no question that GLP-1 medications have opened new avenues for achieving improved health and wellness for many women. Along with the benefits of GLP-1s, there have also been some challenges. At Femininity, we believe that we live in a time where you shouldn’t have to choose between making progress on your goals or being comfortable.
You should be able to have both, and our high-quality sea buckthorn helps with that.
Smooth As Silk+ is our answer to some of the side effects caused by GLP-1 medications. Smooth As Silk+ is a supplement specially formulated to support women’s health from head to toe, or in this case, from scalp to vagina.
Sea buckthorn, rich in omega-7 fatty acids, vitamins, phytonutrients, and more, is how Smooth As Silk+ can help you feel more radiant and resilient along your GLP-1 journey.