6-O Glucose Linoleate Supports In Vitro Human Hair Growth and Lipid Synthesis

    March 2007 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Philippe Vingler, Brigitte Gautier, Maria Dalko, Roger Rozot, O Gaillard, J Michelet, Bruno Bernard
    TLDR 6-O glucose linoleate helps human hair grow and produce lipids.
    The study investigated the effects of 6-O-linoleyl-d-glucose (6-O-GL) on human hair growth and lipid synthesis in vitro. The researchers found that 6-O-GL was stable and resistant to oxidative degradation, and it was effectively absorbed and metabolized by hair follicles into various lipids, including neutral lipids, ceramides, and polar lipids. Importantly, 6-O-GL supported hair follicle growth and survival even in the absence of glucose and linoleic acid, indicating its role as a bi-functional nutrient that ensures both the quality and production of hair fibers.
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