July 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Vitamin D supplements improve hair growth and metabolism in rabbits.
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October 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Japanese patients with alopecia areata often have a higher BMI and consume more vitamin C, fruit, and retinol, which may affect their condition's development or severity.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The study investigates the relationship between dietary vitamin D intake, light exposure, and vitamin D metabolism in mice, highlighting the importance of these factors in maintaining optimal vitamin D levels. The findings suggest potential implications for human health, emphasizing the need for adequate vitamin D intake and sunlight exposure. The research indicates that further exploration could reveal additional factors affecting vitamin D metabolism, which could inform strategies to optimize vitamin D levels in both animals and humans.
November 2016 in “Zoo biology” Adding more vegetables and fruits improved capybaras' coat quality and health.
Adequate vitamin D might lower, and high hair chromium might increase DNA damage in obese women.