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October 1993 in “Proceedings of The Nutrition Society” Dietary choices, especially fat type, can influence health.
Nizoral improved menstrual cycles and reduced hair growth in patients with hyperandrogenism.
Introducing the OTC gene improved symptoms in mice with OTC deficiency.
A functional medicine approach may help long COVID patients by focusing on adrenal fatigue, gut health, and vitamin D deficiency, using diagnostic tools and lifestyle changes.
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January 2023 in “International journal of urology” Low zinc levels are linked to low testosterone but not to sexual problems.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Low zinc levels may be linked to the return of gynecologic cancers.
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Zinc levels in hair and blood are linked to enzyme activity in people with certain skin conditions.
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January 2020 in “Skinmed” Zinc levels are not significantly different in people with hair loss conditions like Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata.
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.
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January 2013 in “kerbala journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Low zinc levels are strongly linked to hair loss in adult premenopausal women.
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