38 citations
,
January 2012 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” Many black market drugs for bodybuilders are fake and mislabeled.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Centella asiatica extract taken orally can reduce skin aging from UVB exposure.
17 citations
,
January 2020 in “Molecules” Many red yeast rice supplements lack accurate monacolin labeling.
188 citations
,
December 2020 in “Foods” Polyphenols in plant foods help prevent diseases and have potential uses in food, cosmetics, and more.
128 citations
,
December 2006 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Altering SSAT affects fat metabolism and body fat in mice.
110 citations
,
September 2017 in “Molecules” Forsythiae Fructus has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, with differences between unripe and ripe forms important for clinical use.
91 citations
,
July 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
67 citations
,
November 2019 in “Molecules” Tea, especially green tea, shows promise in cosmetics for skin and hair benefits but more research is needed for effective use.
54 citations
,
June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” New nanocarriers improve drug delivery for disease treatment.
37 citations
,
February 2023 in “Gut Microbes” Gut bacteria can lower androgen levels in male mice.
20 citations
,
February 2018 in “Cell transplantation” Cinnamomum osmophloeum leaf extract may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing hair cell proliferation.
18 citations
,
February 2024 in “Nutrients” A new pomegranate extract lowers blood pressure and has health benefits.
13 citations
,
October 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” The new nasal gel for schizophrenia improved drug absorption and brain effects in rats.
7 citations
,
May 2024 in “Molecules” Red rice is a nutritious super-food with potential health benefits.
3 citations
,
October 2023 in “Cosmetics” Effervescent cleansing tablets with Asiatic acid were successfully developed, showing good stability and cleansing effectiveness.
2 citations
,
April 2025 in “Plants” Lambertianic acid helps prevent muscle wasting.
2 citations
,
June 2023 in “Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” Bhamrung-Lohit may help with inflammation and oxidation.
1 citations
,
June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
June 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Meloside A may help protect hair cells from damage linked to hair loss.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
February 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Scenedesmus deserticola JD052 extracts may help hair growth and could be a natural treatment for hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” The tonic boosts hair growth and fights dandruff using natural electric energy.
16 citations
,
April 2022 in “Journal of Food Quality” Blueberry waste has the highest phenolic content and antioxidant potential among the berries studied.
1 citations
,
September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silybum marianum flower extract may help increase hair growth and decrease hair loss.
February 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Abietic acid from pine rosin can effectively fight and reduce harmful skin microbes.
August 2023 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Color changes in Minoxidil hair products do not affect their effectiveness.
18 citations
,
December 2021 in “Foods” Seaweeds contain beneficial compounds with potential uses in food, cosmetics, and health, but more research is needed to improve extraction and safety.
Justicia procumbens extract may help prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness and shine in a type of hair loss condition.
9 citations
,
December 2021 in “Molecules” Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
4 citations
,
May 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Melatonin-loaded microemulsion could be a promising treatment for hair loss.