An Assessment of Hair Loss Ameliorating Effect of Medicinal Plant Extracts, Amino Acid and Vitamin Complex in Human Subjects

June 2012 in “ Korean Journal of Human Ecology ”

Hyun‐Ji Oh, Hyung-Kook Park, Sun Yung Ly

medicinal plant extracts amino acids vitamins hair loss hair thickness self-assessed hair damage

TLDR The supplement reduced hair loss and increased hair thickness safely.

This study assessed the effects of a supplement containing medicinal plant extracts, amino acids, and vitamins on hair loss in 20 subjects aged 29-50 years. Over 3 months, participants took 1 g/day of the supplement. Results showed a significant decrease in hair loss counts (P<0.05) and an increase in hair thickness (P<0.001), as well as improvements in self-assessed hair damage and thickness. No side effects were reported, suggesting the supplement could be a safe and effective option for improving hair loss.

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