EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 46 MIN
Aging & Hair Loss Explained: OS-01’s Science-Backed Approach
from Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, Epigenetics · host Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
Hair loss is more than cosmetic. In this episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald explores new research on the OS-01 peptide and its role in targeting senescent cells. Learn how peptide therapy compares to minoxidil, and how hormones, thyroid health, stress, UV exposure, and the scalp microbiome all play a role in thinning hair. Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD, co-founder of OneSkin, shares insights on how polyphenols, prebiotics, and integrative strategies can support healthier growth. Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD - OneSkin Co-Founder & CEO Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD, is the CEO and co-founder of OneSkin and an advocate for healthy aging. With a doctorate in immunology, she moved from Brazil to Silicon Valley to pursue her vision of using science to prevent age-related diseases. At OneSkin, she leads pioneering research on aging biology, including the development of the proprietary OS-01 peptide, the first scientifically proven to reverse skin’s biological age. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OneSkin: http://oneskin.co/DRKARA EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NEW FRONTIERS LISTENERS Interested in reclaiming your roots and addressing hair thinning? Visit https://oneskin.co/DRKARA for 15% off your purchase of OneSkin’s OS-01 HAIR peptide scalp serum. CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw
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Hair loss is more than cosmetic. In this episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald explores new research on the OS-01 peptide and its role in targeting senescent cells. Learn how peptide therapy compares to minoxidil, and how hormones, thyroid health, stress, UV exposure, and the scalp microbiome all play a role in thinning hair. Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD, co-founder of OneSkin, shares insights on how polyphenols, prebiotics, and integrative strategies can support healthier growth. Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources. GUEST DETAILS Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD - OneSkin Co-Founder & CEO Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhD, is the CEO and co-founder of OneSkin and an advocate for healthy aging. With a doctorate in immunology, she moved from Brazil to Silicon Valley to pursue her vision of using science to prevent age-related diseases. At OneSkin, she leads pioneering research on aging biology, including the development of the proprietary OS-01 peptide, the first scientifically proven to reverse skin’s biological age. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR OneSkin: http://oneskin.co/DRKARA EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR NEW FRONTIERS LISTENERS Interested in reclaiming your roots and addressing hair thinning? Visit https://oneskin.co/DRKARA for 15% off your purchase of OneSkin’s OS-01 HAIR peptide scalp serum. CONNECT with DrKF Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw
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