December 2021 in “Biomedical journal of scientific & technical research” Oral processed egg yolk improves hair regrowth and quality in alopecia patients.
14 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” 10% minoxidil solution better promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss without significant side effects.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies” Vitamin E helps reduce PCOS symptoms and improves hormonal balance.
211 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of Nutrition Health & Aging” MK-0773 safely increased muscle mass but did not improve muscle strength or function in elderly women with sarcopenia.
110 citations
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July 2017 in “Immunology” Skin's Regulatory T cells are crucial for maintaining skin health and could be targeted to treat immune-related skin diseases and cancer.
42 citations
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
37 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and more inflammation, suggesting vitamin D might be involved in the condition.
18 citations
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June 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Vitamin D boosts a specific protein in skin cells linked to hair follicles.
9 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science” The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The study found no link between vitamin D deficiency and psoriasis but suggests more research is needed.
2 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research/Journal of Bioscience and Applied Research ” Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, and Ferritin are linked to hair loss in both genders, while Zinc, Vitamin B12, folic acid, and TSH are linked to hair loss in males only.
3 citations
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August 2022 in “JAAD international” Taking a daily multivitamin may be enough to promote hair growth in people with alopecia.
215 citations
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September 2003 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Vitamin D receptor and hairless protein are essential for hair growth.
37 citations
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October 2021 in “Nutrients” Vitamin D might help regulate insulin in the body, but taking Vitamin D supplements doesn't clearly prevent or improve type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.
36 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Insulin resistance and high male hormone levels are major causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
14 citations
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February 2024 in “Biomolecules” TRPV channels are important in osteoarthritis and could be key to new treatments.
13 citations
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June 2014 in “Molecular therapy” The lentiviral array can monitor and predict gene activity during stem cell differentiation.
September 2025 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Vitamin D3-coated nanoparticles effectively deliver caffeine for alopecia treatment with minimal side effects.
April 2024 in “Public health” Vaccination and timely treatment reduce the risk of long COVID.
November 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Advancements in tissue engineering show promise for hair follicle regeneration to treat hair loss.
76 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of bone and mineral metabolism” 10 citations
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June 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor helps protect skin cells from UV damage and supports their growth.
September 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Vitamin D is important for skin cell growth and health, and its active form and receptor play key roles in skin and hair processes.
98 citations
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February 2010 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Vitamin D may help treat hair disorders.
45 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D3 and its receptor help protect skin from UVB-related cancer.
The vitamin D receptor has many roles in the body beyond managing calcium, affecting the immune system, hair growth, muscles, fat, bone marrow, and cancer cells.
12 citations
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September 2014 in “Bone” A vitamin D receptor mutation causes rickets and affects immune responses.
18 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” The vitamin D receptor helps regulate skin and hair health independently of its usual vitamin D ligand.
71 citations
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October 2014 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Vitamin D receptor helps prevent skin cancer and supports skin health.