The Protective Effect of the Crosstalk Between Zinc Hair Concentration and Lymphocyte Count: Preliminary Report

    April 2024 in “ Life ”
    Tomasz Urbanowicz, Anetta Hańć, Jolanta Tomczak, Michał Michalak, Anna Olasińska-Wiśniewska, Patrycja Rzesoś, Mateusz Szot, Krzysztof J. Filipiak‬, Beata Begier-Krasińska, Zbigniew Krasiński, Andrzej Tykarski, Marek Jemielity
    Image of study
    TLDR Zinc levels and lymphocyte counts might be important in heart disease development.
    The study involved 65 patients and aimed to analyze the relationship between hair-scalp concentrations of trace elements and blood counts in relation to atherosclerotic plaque progression. Significant differences were found in lymphocyte counts and concentrations of chromium, copper, and zinc between patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and carotid artery disease. A strong correlation was found between lymphocyte counts and zinc concentration in the control group. The study concluded that the interaction between zinc concentration and lymphocyte count may play a crucial role in the development of cardiovascular disease. It also suggested that imbalances in zinc body accumulation may provoke atherosclerotic lesion progression.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 743 results

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  411 upvotes 2 months ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Shoutout to Zinc pyrithione and Piroctone olamine

      in Product  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      Zinc pyrithione and piroctone olamine are effective for reducing hair shedding, possibly more so than ketoconazole. There is a concern about zinc pyrithione shampoo interfering with minoxidil, but it's unclear if this is proven.

      community ZINC Causing excessive hair shedding!

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced excessive hair shedding after taking 17 mg of Zinc gluconate daily for acne. They are seeking advice on similar experiences and solutions.

      community For hair loss - zinc is your friend

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results