A Novel Drinkable Food Supplement Formulation Reduces Hair Shedding and Increases the Percentage of Anagen Scalp Hair Follicles in Females with Hair Loss

    November 2025 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Manuel Sáez Moya, Gillian E. Westgate, Ralf Paus, Daniela Grohmann
    Studysummary This study found that a novel drinkable supplement significantly increased hair density and reduced hair shedding over six months in women with telogen effluvium, although the authors emphasize the need for larger, placebo-controlled trials to confirm these promising results.
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