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November 1992 in “Journal of International Medical Research” ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.
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April 2017 in “The FASEB journal” Low selenium levels worsen health but increase lifespan in mice.
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October 2013 in “EFSA Journal” Coriander seed oil is safe for healthy adults at up to 600 mg per day.
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February 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Applying a special soy milk extract on skin can make it more elastic and hydrated.
A harbor seal's skin disease was cured after 8 months of treatment.
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January 1984 in “Nutrition reports international” January 2019 in “Estudo Geral (Universidade de Coimbra)” Algae are promising for skincare due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties.
The nutraceutical with rosemary may reduce inflammation in dog skin.
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May 2013 in “Marine Drugs” Ishige sinicola, a type of seaweed, may help hair grow by blocking a hair loss-related enzyme and boosting important cell growth.
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April 2012 in “Journal of mammalogy” Young female Australian fur seals are losing hair due to low tyrosine and zinc levels and high pollution exposure.
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March 2015 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences” Rice bran extract caused moderate skin irritation but no eye irritation, while a diluted essence was not irritating to skin and only slightly to guinea pigs.