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September 2017 in “Journal of Medicinal Food” Annurca apple supplement safely increases hair growth and keratin in humans.
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January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” Hibiscus petals helped control blood sugar and improve liver and pancreas health in diabetic rats.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in patient care and education.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
December 2025 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” Pharmacists play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through personalized care and staying updated with scientific advancements.
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April 2017 in “Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” Eating fewer calories, less sugar and refined carbs, and more low-glycemic and omega-3 rich foods can help manage PCOS symptoms.
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January 2018 in “Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
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September 2017 in “Analytica Chimica Acta” Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
33 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Lepidium sativum seed extracts helped reduce inflammation and improve insulin response in obese rats on a high-fat diet.
11 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.
21 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Chromium supplements don't improve insulin, hormone levels, or cholesterol in women with PCOS but raise testosterone levels.
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July 2019 in “Nutrients” Low selenium intake may delay puberty in boys but not in girls.
54 citations
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June 2001 in “The Indian Journal of Pediatrics” Lower hair zinc levels may be linked to Neural Tube Defects.
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October 2023 in “The Journal of nutrition, health & aging” Higher hair levels of zinc and chromium were linked to less cognitive decline in very old people.
January 2013 in “University Libraries (University of Maryland)” Selenium helps protect cells from aging and damage, especially under stress.
36 citations
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October 2008 in “European journal of paediatric neurology” Valproic acid treatment may cause temporary hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels, which tend to normalize after 6 months.
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August 2025 in “Plants” Selenium from plants is beneficial and safer for health.
3 citations
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February 2005 in “Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy & Radiative Transfer/Journal of quantitative spectroscopy & radiative transfer” Iron and zinc levels in hair are not linked to hair loss from chemotherapy.
January 2020 in “Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition” Low zinc levels in chronic liver disease patients are linked to more severe symptoms like taste issues and skin problems, and zinc supplements might help.
382 citations
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February 2010 in “Archives of Internal Medicine” A manufacturing error in a dietary supplement caused severe selenium poisoning, affecting many people and highlighting the need for stricter quality control.
March 2025 in “Journal of Controlled Release” The new treatment using microneedle patches shows promise for better hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
February 2021 in “Austin journal of nutrition & metabolism” Appropriate zinc levels may help prevent hair loss in university students.
15 citations
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” Higher hair calcium to magnesium ratios and lower chromium levels in hair may indicate insulin resistance in Korean men.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” Low vitamin D levels are linked to hair loss, and vitamin D might help treat it.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Environmental factors like diet and vitamin levels, especially Vitamin D, can affect autoimmune diseases differently, with lifestyle changes potentially improving outcomes.
5 citations
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June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Changing light exposure boosts hormone levels and antioxidant activity, improving cashmere growth in goats.
January 2025 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” Environmental conditions can affect toxic mineral levels and gut bacteria in working dogs.