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    amino acid crucial for protein synthesis and brain function

    Glutamic acid is an amino acid that plays a crucial role in the body's metabolism and is a key building block of proteins. It is also an important neurotransmitter in the brain, involved in cognitive functions like learning and memory. In the context of hair and alopecia, glutamic acid is essential for the synthesis of keratin, the protein that makes up hair, and its deficiency can impact hair health.

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      community Can amino acids help with AGA

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Amino acids like lysine, methionine, and cysteine may help with androgenetic alopecia when taken in high doses along with a DHT blocker. Users discuss combining these with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Thoughts on my dermatologist only giving me methionine for AGA?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A dermatologist prescribed methionine with vitamins for hair loss, but the user is doubtful and plans to seek finasteride in France. The user is unsure why finasteride or minoxidil wasn't prescribed, suspecting concerns about side effects or strength.

      community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

       8 upvotes 7 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.