Effects of Tocotrienol Supplementation on Hair Growth in Human Volunteers

    December 2010 in “ PubMed ”
    Lim Ai Beoy, Jia Woei Wong, Kah Hay Yuen
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that tocotrienol supplementation increased hair number in individuals with hair loss compared to a placebo, likely due to its antioxidant effects.
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