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research Acute Selenium Toxicity Associated With a Dietary Supplement

382 citations , February 2010 in “Archives of Internal Medicine”

A manufacturing error in a dietary supplement caused severe selenium poisoning, affecting many people and highlighting the need for stricter quality control.

research Selenium Toxicity in Domestic Animals

4 citations , May 2021

Selenium can be toxic to animals, causing serious health issues, especially in horses.

research Absorption of Excess Selenium and Sulfur by Plants and Animals

7 citations , January 1995 in “Journal American Society of Mining and Reclamation”

Excess selenium and sulfur in plants can harm animals, causing symptoms like hair loss and poor reproduction.

research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy

13 citations , January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.

research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements

7 citations , October 2020 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.

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community I've been afflicted by post finasteride syndrome, what now?

in Finasteride 38 upvotes 7 years ago

A user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including mental health issues and physical symptoms, and sought advice on managing post-finasteride syndrome. Suggestions included checking vitamin levels, considering dopamine agonists, and avoiding further psychiatric medications.

community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth

in Research/Science 27 upvotes 2 years ago

A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

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