Vitamin B12 Activates the Wnt-Pathway in Human Hair Follicle Cells by Induction of Beta-Catenin and Inhibition of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 Transcription

January 2011 in “ Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications ”

Walter Krugluger, Karl Stiefsohn, Katharina Laciak, Karl Moser, Moser Claudia

TLDR Vitamin B12 may promote hair growth by affecting certain cell processes.

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