March 2000 in “Preventive Nutrition and Food Science” Whalgichan improved hair growth, reduced hair loss, and enhanced cholesterol and lipid metabolism without side effects.
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July 1984 in “Nutrition Research” Selenium increased in hair but not in blood after taking supplements.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Hair analysis can detect small changes in dietary zinc intake.
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April 1965 in “Journal of Nutrition” Changing mineral levels in rats' diets can prevent kidney stones, affect hair growth, and influence weight gain.
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August 1969 in “Journal of Nutrition” High protein diets improve wound healing and hair growth in calves, regardless of energy intake.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology” Taking vitamin D3 pills helped improve hair growth in women with a certain type of hair loss.
July 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” Vitamin D supplements improve hair growth and metabolism in rabbits.
September 2023 in “Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism” One Ashwagandha extract may help protect cells with its antioxidant properties, while another could promote hair growth.
January 2015 in “Journal of Nutrition and Health” Fish oil improves hair growth in diabetic and high-cholesterol rats.
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April 1971 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Lack of protein causes hair root damage, but it can be reversed by eating protein again.
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March 2011 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
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September 2014 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Platycarya strobilacea extract is a strong antioxidant that can grow hair better than minoxidil.
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March 1958 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Shampooing can affect the loss of minerals like calcium and iron from hair.
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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.
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June 1980 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Malnutrition can change hair color due to altered copper and zinc levels.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Red Ginseng Extract helps hair grow and improves skin health by stimulating cell growth and enhancing the body's antioxidant defense system.
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October 2023 in “The Journal of nutrition, health & aging” Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
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June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A combination of arginine silicate complex and magnesium biotinate improves hair and nail growth in rats.
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August 2017 in “Journal of food and nutrition research” The herbal supplement increased hair thickness and reduced scalp oiliness in women.
December 2023 in “Journal of Food Science and Nutrition” Rosehip Seed Oil may help hair grow by activating important growth pathways and increasing hair follicle size in mice.
June 2021 in “Current developments in nutrition” The LustrivaTM BH-002 supplement and hair serum improved women's hair, skin, and nail health and appearance.
July 1971 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Higher quality and quantity of protein lead to better body and hair growth in rats.
June 2024 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” 1,25-(OH)2D3 helps hair grow by blocking certain harmful signals.
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February 1990 in “Journal of Nutrition” Selenium in hair and nails is higher with L-selenomethionine and low methionine.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Hair sheep in tropical climates need different mineral amounts for growth than commonly recommended.
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December 2005 in “Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition” Moderate selenium levels in a dog's diet are best for hair growth.
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September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
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December 2018 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Heat stress reduced hair growth and affected related genes in rex rabbits.