Calorie restriction changes the elemental and isotopic makeup of mouse hair and bone.
February 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Myo-inositol-based treatments greatly improve pregnancy chances for women with PCOS.
May 2022 in “Maǧallaẗ Buḥūṯ Al-Tarbiyyaẗ Al-Nawʿiyyaẗ (Print)” Eating a high inositol diet significantly improves insulin resistance and hormone levels in women with PCOS.
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September 2010 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care” Micronutrient deficiencies may cause hair loss in people on long-term parenteral nutrition.
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February 2023 in “Digestive diseases and sciences” Gastroparesis may cause hair loss due to micronutrient deficiencies, and multivitamins might help.
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January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Micronutrient imbalances like zinc, selenium, copper, and manganese can cause hair loss.
September 2025 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Micronutrient levels and thyroid function likely don't affect scarring alopecias.
February 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Micronutrient supplements for hair loss may not help and could be harmful without proven deficiencies.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Low hemoglobin levels are significantly correlated with hair loss in women with Telogen Effluvium.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Micronutrient supplements significantly improved PCOS symptoms in women.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Three patients suffered severe health issues due to not getting enough vitamins and minerals after weight-loss surgery.
December 2021 in “Dermatology research” Low levels of vitamin B12, ferritin, and calcium are linked to premature graying of hair.
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January 2020 in “Obesity Surgery” Hair loss after bariatric surgery is often due to iron and protein deficiencies.
March 2025 in “Acta Portuguesa de Nutrição” A falta de certas vitaminas e minerais pode causar queda de cabelo.
Selenium is essential for health, but too little or too much can cause serious health problems.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Crohn's and colitis” Many people with inflammatory bowel disease have a vitamin C deficiency, which can lead to scurvy symptoms.
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June 2017 in “Deep Blue (University of Michigan)” Early exposure to fluoride, lead, and certain nutrients affects puberty differently in boys and girls.
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July 2018 in “Obesity surgery” Over half of patients had hair loss after weight-loss surgery, especially women, linked to low zinc and vitamin B12 levels.
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August 2022 in “JAAD international” Taking a daily multivitamin may be enough to promote hair growth in people with alopecia.
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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.
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January 2020 in “Saudi Surgical Journal” Bariatric surgery can lead to zinc deficiency and hair loss.
Weight loss and low folic acid levels after sleeve gastrectomy can predict hair loss severity.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” Hair loss in a child was an early sign of Crohn's disease.
October 2020 in “Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology” Iron deficiency is a common nutritional cause of hair loss.
September 2018 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences” Vegetables in Kaduna, Nigeria, have varying zinc levels, with Amaranthus tricolor having the most.
December 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Premature graying of hair is increasing due to stress, genetics, and pollution.
June 2025 in “Bioinformation” Premature greying of hair in young adults is linked to genetics, lifestyle, and nutrient deficiencies.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Premature canities is linked to low vitamin D and B12, family history, and higher MHR.
May 2023 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Early-stage male pattern baldness shows two types of hair loss: one on the top of the head linked to hormonal changes, and another at the back of the head. The top hair loss responds well to specific treatment, while the back hair loss does not.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Lack of certain nutrients may contribute to hair loss and proper diet or supplements could improve it.