December 2014 in “Sociedad (University of Buenos Aires)” A hair loss supplement with green tea caused liver damage in three people.
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September 2008 in “Brain & development” Biotin supplements increased biotin levels but did not significantly prevent hair loss in rats on valproic acid.
6 citations
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December 2014 in “PubMed” A supplement for hair loss with green tea in it may cause liver problems.
December 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 1 citations
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October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Nutrafol may cause liver damage.
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July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” Serenoa repens is mostly safe but has some risks, especially at high doses or when used with other products for over two weeks.
Copper deficiency lowers blood and liver copper levels in rats, but not in hair or bones.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Australian Prescriber” Some sports supplements can cause health issues like mood swings, hair loss, and heart problems in men.
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August 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” Iranian bodybuilders often use supplements like vitamins C, D, and whey protein, but they experience side effects like skin rashes and hair loss.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
September 2012 in “International Current Pharmaceutical Journal” CHOP chemotherapy causes many side effects but is generally well tolerated.
15 citations
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May 2006 in “Brain & development” Valproic acid may cause hair loss by reducing biotinidase enzyme activity in rats.
November 2023 in “Animals” Feeding goats more during the non-growing period increases cashmere yield and length.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Medical Research” Diet and gut health can improve skin, hair, and nails.
June 2025 in “ARSHI Veterinary Letters” The cat's skin condition improved and hair regrew after antifungal treatment.
74 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of clinical gastroenterology” Shen-Min, a hair growth supplement, likely caused acute hepatitis in a woman, improving after she stopped taking it.
2 citations
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July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Taking He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) caused liver injury in a woman using it for hair loss.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
September 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing” Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat alopecia areata using internal and external methods.
10 citations
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” Hibiscus petals helped control blood sugar and improve liver and pancreas health in diabetic rats.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
August 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Vitamin A is essential but too much can be harmful, especially from supplements.
March 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” Nutraceuticals can effectively manage hormonal imbalances and related health issues.
37 citations
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January 2010 in “Internal Medicine” A woman's liver was damaged by taking the herbal supplement Shou-Wu-Pian, but it got better after she stopped using it.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin plays a key role in managing iron levels, and inflammation can affect systemic iron, potentially causing anemia.
September 2023 in “Food and chemical toxicology” High doses of some selenium supplements caused liver and reproductive harm in rats.
May 2022 in “Gastroenterology” Supplemental testosterone may lower liver cancer risk in hepatitis C patients.
February 1999 in “Strength and Conditioning Journal” Androstenedione, a hormone supplement, doesn't improve muscle or performance and can cause harmful side effects.
3 citations
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August 2005 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition” The toddler's health issues were caused by too much vitamin A from supplements.