September 2020 in “Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology/Nature, environment and pollution technology” Eating plants from polluted areas can cause liver and kidney damage in rats due to toxic metals.
September 2020 in “Benha Veterinary Medical Journal” Sheep with skin diseases often have lower levels of certain trace elements and vitamin A, and higher oxidative stress and immunoglobulin E levels.
July 2019 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Patients with Telogen effluvium have higher levels of heavy metals than healthy individuals.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” An over-the-counter vitamin/mineral supplement improved hair loss and blood sugar control in a woman with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
February 2019 in “Trace elements and electrolytes” Women with chronic hair loss had lower levels of zinc, copper, and ferritin than healthy women.
July 2018 in “Journal of College of Medical Sciences-nepal” Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels.
January 2017 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eating a balanced diet with vitamins, micronutrients, and antioxidants is important for hair health and can help with hair loss.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients can help manage menopause symptoms and prevent related health issues.
January 2016 in “Journal of animal research” Hair can help assess Copper and Zinc levels in dogs.
Male marathon runners in their 40s and 50s had more hair loss and higher heavy metal levels.