Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of Health Claims Related to Spermidine and Contribution to Normal Hair Growth Pursuant to Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
June 2011
in “
EFSA Journal
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TLDR Spermidine's effect on hair growth is not proven.
The document evaluated the health claims related to spermidine and its contribution to normal hair growth. The Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies assessed the scientific evidence provided to substantiate these claims. The conclusion was that a cause-and-effect relationship between the consumption of spermidine and the contribution to normal hair growth was not established due to insufficient evidence. The panel emphasized the need for more robust scientific data to support such health claims.