71 citations
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December 1987 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Hair analysis is not a precise way to measure livestock's mineral status but can help when used with other methods.
February 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Many pregnant women in District Mardan have nutritional deficiencies, especially low zinc and hemoglobin levels, and need better diets and more exercise.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Low levels of vitamin B12 and ferritin are linked to early hair graying.
36 citations
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January 2010 in “Human & experimental toxicology” Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
October 2021 in “Utah State Research and Scholarship (Utah State University)” Folic acid deficiency worsens rotaviral infection, while zinc deficiency affects physical health but not the infection.
March 1993 in “Neuroscience letters” Biotin is important for metabolism, with specific daily intake recommendations, and deficiency can cause health problems.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” The balance of thiol-disulfide in women with hair loss is affected but not damaged.
3 citations
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November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.
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.
13 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Higher lead and cadmium, and lower zinc and iron levels in the blood might be linked to chronic hair loss in women.
September 2023 in “F&S reports” PCOS may increase the risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
July 1993 in “Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry” Mouse hair element patterns vary, making it unreliable for tracking time.
6 citations
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March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.
1 citations
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Women using hair relaxers with alopecia had lower zinc levels, suggesting zinc deficiency might contribute to hair loss.
3 citations
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June 2020 in “Cutis” Poor nutrition can lead to skin diseases in hospitalized patients and should be quickly identified and treated.
April 2015 in “Our Dermatology Online” Zinc supplements and diet changes can effectively treat zinc deficiency and prevent complications.
550 citations
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January 2012 in “Oxford University Research Archive (ORA) (University of Oxford)” Lithium can cause some health issues, but severe risks are low.
September 1989 in “Neuroscience letters” People need different amounts of biotin based on age, and not getting enough can cause health problems.
October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Early genetic testing and zinc therapy are crucial for managing acrodermatitis enteropathica in infants.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Korean medical science/Journal of Korean Medical Science” A Korean boy's skin and digestive symptoms were caused by a rare genetic disorder that affects zinc absorption, and he got better with zinc supplements.
May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Calprotectin starves Pseudomonas aeruginosa of essential metals, affecting its growth and resistance.
68 citations
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April 2012 in “Digestive and Liver Disease” Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
25 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Most Indian people with hair loss in the study lacked nutrients, especially iron.
79 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Correcting nutrient deficiencies may help with hair loss, but the benefits of supplements without a deficiency are uncertain and could be harmful.
February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Myo-inositol with magnesium effectively reduces acne and hirsutism in PCOS patients without side effects.
March 2025 in “Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição” A falta de certas vitaminas e minerais pode causar queda de cabelo.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Children with frequent severe infections and low antibodies should be checked for immune deficiencies.
5 citations
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December 1978 in “PubMed” Malabsorption can cause skin issues like pigmentation changes and hair loss, which improve with treatment.
25 citations
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April 1972 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” Hair chromium levels show past nutritional status, not environmental exposure.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences” Hair and nails can show long-term changes in lead and calcium levels.