Arabica coffee pulp extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” Creatine is safe, not a steroid, and boosts muscle and performance without causing kidney damage or hair loss.
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December 2025 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Kaempferol may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and protecting hair cells.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
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