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April 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.
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January 1953 in “Archives of Dermatology” Certain unsaturated compounds can cause temporary hair loss by affecting hair structure.
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May 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair contains various lipids that vary among individuals and help protect the hair.
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August 2021 in “Journal of fiber science and technology” Chitin nanofibrils are better at stabilizing oil droplets in emulsions than cellulose nanofibrils.
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April 2008 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Women with PCOS have similar levels of certain proteins compared to women without PCOS, and these proteins don't independently cause PCOS.
January 2025 in “Japanese Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology” NAFLD is common in women with PCOS and may signal metabolic syndrome.
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April 2015 in “Human Reproduction” Obese Hispanic women with PCOS are at higher risk for metabolic problems than non-Hispanic white women.
Compounds in fluted pumpkin and African yam bean seed oils may help manage benign prostate hyperplasia.
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March 2018 in “PLOS Medicine” Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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June 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Researchers found that certain lipids, especially vitamin D3, are lower in prematurely grey hair than in pigmented hair.
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November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging skin cells change their lipid profiles due to stress, affecting skin health.
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Women with PCOS have higher body fat and skinfold thickness, especially in the H-O-POM phenotype.
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January 2023 in “Cell Transplantation” Nanofat with stem cells is promising for treating hair loss, scars, and skin rejuvenation.
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September 2023 in “Foods” Microcapsules and effervescent tablets make insect lipids easier to consume.
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February 1983 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Selenium disulphide detergents increase hair oiliness by boosting some lipids and reducing fatty acids.
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March 2011 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Certain gene variations might help protect against insulin resistance and glucose intolerance in people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
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July 2018 in “JAMA facial plastic surgery” Injecting minced fat into the facial artery can cause severe eye problems and death, more so than other fat types, and larger amounts increase these risks.
7 citations
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April 2018 in “Cosmetics” Lipids in Japanese hair help maintain glossiness and structure.
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June 2023 in “ScienceRise Pharmaceutical Science” A semi-automated system can effectively help choose emulsion ingredients, simplifying the creation of medicinal and cosmetic products.
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
Garlic, fenugreek, and artichoke can help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol safely.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Belly fat is the main predictor of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in both women with Polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women.
December 2021 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Increasing sebum production might help reduce fat and improve metabolism.
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March 1961 in “Nature” A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
45 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS are more likely to have fatty liver disease, especially if they have metabolic problems.
October 2023 in “Oriental Journal of Chemistry/Oriental journal of chemistry” Almond oil works well as a biodegradable lubricant and has health benefits.
January 2009 in “UWA Profiles and Research Repository (University of Western Australia)” Women with PCOS have higher cardiometabolic risks, but these may be reduced.
April 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Yellow lupine is valuable for its high protein, fat, and beneficial compounds.