2 citations
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May 1981 in “Journal of Animal Science” Hair mineral analysis is not very useful for assessing overall mineral composition in animals.
January 1997 in “Journal of agricultural medicine and community health” Lower zinc and copper and higher cadmium in hair may be linked to non-insulin dependent diabetes.
10 citations
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June 2013 in “International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research” High hair calcium levels are linked to low calcium intake and low bone density.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Dogs with epilepsy have different hair mineral levels than healthy dogs, possibly due to epilepsy or its treatment.
15 citations
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September 1970 in “Journal of Animal Science” Copper in the diet helps maintain hair color and mineral balance in calves.
21 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Hair and serum levels of zinc, copper, and iron are similar in people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals.
11 citations
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September 2012 in “Chinese science bulletin/Chinese Science Bulletin” Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.
January 1988 in “Nosotchu” Higher magnesium and calcium in hair are linked to better brain blood flow in older adults.
February 2025 in “Animals” Hair mineral content can non-invasively monitor yak health and nutrition.
31 citations
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December 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Korean women's hair thins, weakens, and greys with age, with mineral and sterol changes.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
January 2004 in “Weiliang yuansu yu jiankang yanjiu” Copper levels differ by gender, and young children have higher mineral levels.
2 citations
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December 1994 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” The treatment effectively reduced hair growth and was safe for patients with PCOS, but it needs better bleeding control.
Male marathon runners in their 40s and 50s had more hair loss and higher heavy metal levels.
5 citations
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January 1976 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Sodium and potassium levels in Egyptian scalp hair differ by sex and can aid in legal cases.
2 citations
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January 1976 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” Sodium and potassium levels in Egyptian scalp hair differ by sex and can aid in legal cases.
July 2004 in “Journal of the American Dietetic Association” Many Korean preschool children have low zinc levels, which may affect their growth, and zinc supplements could help.
Mineral-rich spring water may promote hair growth better than Minoxidil in mice.
26 citations
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April 1975 in “Journal of Wildlife Management” Moose hair mineral levels vary by season and location, indicating environmental impacts.
15 citations
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
Highly concentrated water-soluble minerals improve health, cosmetics, and agriculture.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “FARMACIA” Low levels of zinc and selenium in the body are linked to a higher risk of cataracts.
1 citations
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December 2011 Marine-derived ingredients show potential for hair health but need more human trials to confirm effectiveness.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Zoology” Dromedary camel hair structure and mineral content change with age.
134 citations
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Some vitamins and minerals like vitamin D and iron can help with certain types of hair loss, but more research is needed for others.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” The method can identify minerals in hair from water, and using coconut oil or conditioner can prevent mineral buildup.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Women with AGA have more androstenedione and dihydrotestosterone, less copper and zinc; copper imbalance affects AGA; treatment improves hormones and minerals.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Rice and guava leaf extracts can improve hair health and reduce hair fall.