research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
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research Possible relationship between chronic telogen effluvium and changes in lead, cadmium, zinc, and iron total blood levels in females: A case-control study
Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research Dietary Habits in Japanese Patients with Alopecia Areata
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.
research The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
Magnesium supplements improved quality of life for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but didn't help with acne, hair loss, or abnormal bleeding.
research A Novel, Drinkable Food Supplement Formulation Reduces Hair Shedding and Increases the Percentage of Anagen Scalp Hair Follicles in Females with Hair Loss
The drinkable supplement reduced hair shedding and increased hair growth in women.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Drinkable Nutraceutical in Premenopausal Women with Telogen Effluvium: A 6-Month, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
The drinkable supplement increased hair growth and was safe for women with hair loss.
research Collagen as a Bioactive Ingredient in Nutricosmetology - A Review
Collagen supplements improve skin, hair, and nails, especially with vitamin C and minerals.
research Effect of Supplemental Trace Mineral Source on Haircoat and Hair Loss in Adult Cats
Organic trace minerals can temporarily improve cat hair health and reduce hair loss.
research Safety First: A Comprehensive Review of Nutritional Supplements for Hair Loss in Breast Cancer Patients
Consult an oncologist before using supplements for hair loss during breast cancer treatment.
research Effect of Supplemental Trace Mineral Source on Haircoat and Activity Levels in Senior Dogs
Amino acid-complexed trace minerals improve hair quality and activity in senior dogs.
research The role of marine-derived nutraceuticals in enhancing skin and hair health
Marine-derived supplements may improve skin and hair health.
research Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Selected Skin Diseases
Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
research Maternal iron status in early pregnancy and DNA methylation in offspring: an epigenome-wide meta-analysis
A mother's iron levels early in pregnancy can influence the DNA makeup of her child, potentially affecting the child's health.
research Estimation of zinc and iron levels in the serum and hair of women with androgenetic alopecia: Case–control study
Women with androgenetic alopecia have lower zinc and iron levels.
research Vitamin B<sub>3</sub> (niacin), B<sub>6</sub>, C, and iron intake are associated with the free androgen index, especially in normoandrogenic polycystic ovary syndrome
Vitamins B3, B6, C, and iron intake affect hormone levels in women with certain types of PCOS.
research Serum ferritin and vitamin D levels should be evaluated in patients with diffuse hair loss prior to treatment
Check and treat low iron and vitamin D levels in people with hair loss.
research Single hair analysis by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry detects small changes in dietary zinc intake: A nested randomized controlled trial
Hair analysis can detect small changes in dietary zinc intake.
research β‐Sitosterol—Dietary sources and role in cancer and diabetes management
β-Sitosterol may help prevent heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, but more human studies are needed.
research Clinical evaluation of a plant-based supplement on hair, skin, nail health, and psychological well-being: A 90-day observational study
The plant-based supplement improved hair, skin, and nail health and boosted well-being without side effects.
research Oral Supplementation with <sc>l</sc>-Cystine, <i>Serenoa repens</i>, <i>Cucurbita pepo</i>, and <i>Pygeum africanum</i> in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study
The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
research Revealing novel insights on how oral supplementation with collagen peptides may prevent hair loss: Lessons from the human hair follicle organ culture
Collagen peptides from marine and bovine sources may help prevent hair loss by affecting hair follicle stem cells differently.
research Antihepcidin antibody treatment modulates iron metabolism and is effective in a mouse model of inflammation-induced anemia
Antihepcidin antibodies may treat inflammation-induced anemia by improving iron metabolism.
research Reticulocyte Hemoglobin Content as a Best Indicator of Iron Deficiency in Female Patients with Diffuse Non-Scarring Hair Loss
Reticulocyte hemoglobin content is the best indicator of iron deficiency in women with diffuse non-scarring hair loss.
research [Evaluation of the role of dietary intake in the occurrence of alopecia].
Higher protein intake might be linked to hair loss.
research ¿Son eficaces los suplementos y las vitaminas en el tratamiento de la alopecia androgenética?
Serenoa repens is the most effective supplement for treating androgenetic alopecia alone, while topical ketoconazole can be a helpful addition.
research Supplementary Feeding of Grazing Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goats during Pregnancy—Based on “Nutrient Requirements of Cashmere Goats”
Supplementary feeding improves cashmere yield, goat weight, and kid birth weight.
research Association between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index and sleep quality disorders: a cross-sectional study on fasa adult cohort
Improving diet may help manage sleep disorders.
research What do users in a polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) forum think about the treatments they tried: Analysing treatment sentiment using machine learning
PCOS forum users view lifestyle changes and supplements positively, but have mixed feelings about contraceptive pills.
research Effect of zinc deficiency on hair loss in pregnant women
Pregnant women with hair loss often have low zinc and iron levels.
research Shedding: How to manage a common cause of hair loss
Manage hair shedding by identifying triggers, possibly using supplements or medications, and tracking with a health calendar.