How I treated side effects 6/23/2019
The conversation discusses treating side effects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over side effects.
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