Dietary Supplement Increases Anagen Hair Rate in Women With Telogen Effluvium: Results of a Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

    December 2006 in “ Therapy ”
    Nadine Lengg, Barbara Heidecker, Burkhardt Seifert, Ralph M. Trüeb
    Studysummary This study found that a dietary supplement containing L-cystine, medicinal yeast, and pantothenic acid significantly improved hair growth in women with telogen effluvium over six months compared to placebo.
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