Studies on Zinc Deficiency Syndrome in Black Bengal Goats (Capra Hircus) Fed with Fodder (Andropogon Gayanus) Grown on Soil Treated with Excess Calcium and Phosphorus Fertilizer

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.

Zinc supplementation caused significant hair shedding for the user, who had been successfully managing hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling. The user discontinued zinc after noticing no libido increase and believes the hair loss was due to zinc's interaction with other minerals or hormonal changes.

Adding vitamins like zinc, iron, biotin, and vitamin D to finasteride and minoxidil may help with hair loss. Some users are skeptical about the study's validity due to its precise numbers.

The user is using a mix of supplements, including Minoxidil, to address androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about zinc dosage potentially causing issues. They plan to discuss their treatment and supplement regimen with a dermatologist.

Zinc supplements may slightly increase DHT by affecting testosterone conversion, but are generally beneficial for health. A 15mg Zinc to 1mg Copper ratio is recommended.