L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate Promotes Human Hair Growth In Vitro

    October 2007 in “ Experimental Dermatology ”
    Kerstin Foitzik, E. Hoting, T. Förster … Ralf Paus
    Studysummary This study found that l-carnitine stimulated hair growth in vitro by promoting proliferation and reducing apoptosis in human scalp hair follicles, suggesting potential as a treatment for hair loss.
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