September 2025 in “Animals” Organic trace minerals can temporarily improve cat hair health and reduce hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” Dogs with epilepsy have different hair mineral levels than healthy dogs, possibly due to epilepsy or its treatment.
February 2025 in “Animals” Amino acid-complexed trace minerals improve hair quality and activity in senior dogs.
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October 2024 in “FARMACIA” Low levels of zinc and selenium in the body are linked to a higher risk of cataracts.
18 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology” Women with AGA have more androstenedione and dihydrotestosterone, less copper and zinc; copper imbalance affects AGA; treatment improves hormones and minerals.
January 2012 in “TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY FOR AERONAUTICAL AND SPACE SCIENCES AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY JAPAN” Human hair can be used to study mineral changes from long-term space flight.
23 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of wildlife diseases” Boreal caribou in northeastern British Columbia have significant health issues, including infections, tick infestations, and mineral deficiencies.
2 citations
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January 2000 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains how hair is studied in forensics to identify its source and its role in criminal investigations.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
June 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Trace element deficiencies may contribute to diffuse alopecia.
October 2008 in “Trace Elements and Electrolytes” Tailored supplementation of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D based on hair analysis may improve bone health.
November 2025 in “Biological Trace Element Research” Hair mineral analysis doesn't reliably show blood mineral levels but may help track long-term mineral trends.
21 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Hair and serum levels of zinc, copper, and iron are similar in people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals.
8 citations
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September 1975 in “Journal of Animal Science” Moose hair can track past mineral levels, except zinc.
18 citations
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January 1977 in “Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism” Genetic disorders can disrupt mineral and trace element metabolism, affecting health.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
January 2004 in “Weiliang yuansu yu jiankang yanjiu” Diabetics have lower chromium, manganese, and copper, but higher iron in their hair.
January 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with Telogen Effluvium have lower levels of Zinc and Iron in their hair.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Low levels of iron, copper, and calcium may cause early hair graying.
July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.
January 2014 in “Международный журнал прикладных и фундаментальных исследований” Zinc affects hair growth and may be linked to hair loss.
March 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks” Nutraceuticals can effectively manage hormonal imbalances and related health issues.
Highly concentrated water-soluble minerals improve health, cosmetics, and agriculture.
January 2004 in “Weiliang yuansu yu jiankang yanjiu” Copper levels differ by gender, and young children have higher mineral levels.
January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Eating a balanced diet with the right vitamins and minerals is important for healthy hair, but too many supplements can be harmful.
November 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Collagen supplements improve skin, hair, and nails, especially with vitamin C and minerals.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of psychology & clinical psychiatry” Zinc helps reduce the severity of depression.
May 2014 in “The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Higher levels of chromium, selenium, and copper in hair are linked to increased insulin resistance in visceral-obese adults.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Korean Journal of Pediatrics” Proper nutrition is crucial for managing pediatric inflammatory bowel disease and supporting growth and development.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Onion oil may help hair regrowth and scalp health, but more research is needed.