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    plant-derived compounds with estrogen-like effects

    Lignans are a group of chemical compounds found in plants, particularly in seeds like flaxseed, as well as in grains, vegetables, and fruits. They are phytoestrogens, meaning they can mimic or modulate the action of estrogen in the body, and have been studied for their potential health benefits, including antioxidant properties and possible roles in reducing the risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular diseases.

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      community Ligand Chem cease trading Pyrilutamide

      in Product  14 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a possible hair loss treatment, ceasing to be traded due to patent laws; and the hope that this indicates it may be a legitimate treatment.

      community Pyrilutamide from Ligand Chem in the UK

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide from Ligand Chem was used by several individuals to address hair loss, with mixed results and no significant side effects reported. Some users switched to Minoxidil Max for better value, while others noted no hair growth or only a reduction in shedding.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       18 upvotes 6 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community Source for topical valproic acid?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a source for topical valproic acid for hair regrowth. The user mentions PP405 and the unavailability of products from certain suppliers.