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Symptom·Appearance·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for Telogen effluvium (stress- or illness-triggered diffuse shedding).
When telogen effluvium (stress- or illness-triggered diffuse shedding) is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
Ranked by relevance, top first.
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- 01Iron BisglycinateModerate94% match
Low iron stores are a common reversible driver of diffuse telogen shedding, and restoring ferritin can shorten the shedding phase.
SuggestedGentle iron bisglycinate, around 25 to 30 mg elemental, ideally with vitamin C - 02ZincModerate84% match
Zinc is required for the hair follicle cycle, and documented zinc deficiency can provoke or worsen diffuse shedding.
SuggestedZinc picolinate or zinc, 15 to 25 mg with food - 03Vitamin D3Moderate78% match
Vitamin D receptors regulate the follicle cycle, and low vitamin D status is associated with telogen effluvium in several studies.
SuggestedVitamin D3 1000 to 2000 IU daily, dosed to your blood level - 04Vitamin B7Limited62% match
Biotin is a cofactor for keratin production, so correcting a true biotin shortfall can support normal hair growth.
SuggestedBiotin, modest dose around 1 to 5 mg - 05Collagen PeptidesLimited55% match
Provides amino acids (including proline and glycine) used in the hair shaft and dermal matrix that anchors follicles.
SuggestedHydrolyzed collagen peptides, 5 to 10 g daily - 06AshwagandhaLimited50% match
As an adaptogen it can lower perceived stress and cortisol, addressing the stress component that commonly triggers telogen shedding.
SuggestedStandardized root extract (KSM-66 or similar), 300 to 600 mg daily
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