February 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Biotin supplements significantly improved a young girl's uncombable hair.
August 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Biotin supplements significantly improve hair loss in people with telegon effluvium who lack biotin.
The supplement improved hair density and overall hair beauty.
January 2015 in “Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich)” The supplement did not work better than a placebo for hair loss in women over 60.
June 2012 in “한국생활과학회지 = Korean journal of human ecology” The supplement reduced hair loss and increased hair thickness without side effects.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Certain supplements, like whey protein isolate and growth hormones, can worsen hair loss.
September 2009 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” DHEA supplementation may improve quality of life, neuropsychological functions, and sexual satisfaction in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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June 2013 in “Biochimie” Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.
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March 2004 in “Gynecologic oncology” Taking selenium supplements during chemotherapy may help reduce side effects and improve health markers in ovarian cancer patients.
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Taking zinc supplements can help improve or cure hair loss caused by zinc deficiency.
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September 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking L-tryptophan supplements might cause a condition similar to scleroderma in some people, which can get better after stopping the supplement and starting corticosteroid therapy.
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October 2016 in “Nutrition in clinical practice” Use oral or enteral supplements when possible and reserve IV trace elements for those solely dependent on PN.
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February 2020 in “CHEST Journal” Vitamin C supplementation can resolve pulmonary arterial hypertension caused by vitamin C deficiency.
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September 2010 in “PubMed” Zinc and biotin supplements are needed after certain surgeries to prevent hair loss and other issues.
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January 2003 in “Organic Eprints (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems, and Research Institute of Organic Agriculture)” Organic farms need to supplement phosphorus and potassium to maintain soil health and crop yields.
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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” LB-P9 supplements improve hair health and satisfaction without side effects.
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January 2020 in “The mental health clinician” Vitamin D supplements may reduce hair-pulling in people with Trichotillomania.
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January 2020 Certain dietary supplements can improve hair health.
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October 1982 in “PubMed” Oral zinc supplements quickly resolved skin issues from zinc deficiency.
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
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April 2012 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology” Using both oral herbal supplements and hair tonic together works better for hair growth than using just the tonic.
November 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The drinkable supplement increased hair growth and was safe for women with hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” Marine-derived supplements may improve skin and hair health.
April 2024 in “Current research in nutrition and food science” Taking an amino acid supplement improved skin, hair, and nail health in women.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dietary changes and supplements mostly did not improve alopecia areata.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements for hair and nails may not be helpful and could cause harm.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Taking nicotinic acid supplements might help with acne by affecting the skin's oil glands, but high doses are needed.
August 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair growth supplements do not reduce the effectiveness of the breast cancer treatment tamoxifen.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.