Has anyone here tried taking GLA supplements? Treatment 3/16/2025
GLA may help with hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and 5ar enzyme inhibition. It's considered potentially more important than biotin, especially for those already using finasteride and dutasteride.
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