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GlossaryAminolevulinic Acid

naturally occurring compound crucial for heme biosynthesis

Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA or 5-ALA) is a naturally occurring compound in the body that plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of heme, an essential component of hemoglobin. It is also used in medical treatments, such as photodynamic therapy, where it helps to make certain cells more sensitive to light, aiding in the treatment of conditions like actinic keratosis and some types of cancer.

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research Hair Growth Stimulatory Effect by a Combination of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Iron Ion

22 citations , November 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

A mix of 5-aminolevulinic acid and iron ion can speed up hair growth.

research Efficacy of a Complex of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Glycyl-Histidyl-Lysine Peptide on Hair Growth

8 citations , January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology”

A complex of 5-aminolevulinic acid and glycyl-histidyl-lysine peptide may help increase hair count in male pattern hair loss without side effects.

Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Split-Scalp Study of Efficacy and Safety

research Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Split-Scalp Study of Efficacy and Safety

2 citations , August 2021 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy”

Using 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for hair loss didn't increase hair growth but slightly reduced scalp oiliness, and it was safe with mild side effects.

research Successful In Situ 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Photodynamic Therapy in a 53-Year-Old Female with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

1 citations , September 2025 in “Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B”

Photodynamic therapy successfully treated skin cancer in a 53-year-old woman.

research 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Improves Chicken Sperm Motility

April 2021 in “Animal Bioscience”

5-Aminolevulinic acid can help chicken sperm move better at the right amount.

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