4 citations
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March 2006 in “Journal of renal nutrition”
This study found that hemodialysis patients taking water-soluble vitamins had a 16% lower mortality risk compared to those not taking any, but the specific supplementation needed remains unclear.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America”
This review discusses the oral manifestations associated with hematologic conditions and nutritional deficiencies, without presenting new research results; it emphasizes the impact of blood disorders and vitamin deficiencies on oral health.
This article summarizes the essential roles and effects of deficiencies of both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, noting issues ranging from blindness due to vitamin A deficiency to scurvy caused by a lack of vitamin C.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health”
This paper offers a detailed overview of B vitamins, detailing their importance for energy, cognition, and metabolism, conditions leading to their deficiencies, symptoms of deficiencies, and the foods rich in these essential nutrients.
7 citations
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July 2021 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual”
This study demonstrated that an LC/MS-MS method could effectively detect and quantify the vitamin B3 vitamer nicotinamide in human hair, suggesting its potential use for long-term deficiency examination.
A 20-year-old shared their experience of reversing hair loss without using minoxidil or finasteride, instead relying on supplements like biotin, collagen, fish oil, saw palmetto, and various vitamins. They emphasized the importance of a balanced supplement schedule and noted improvements in hair health without experiencing additional shedding.
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a multivitamin containing Zinc, Biotin, B12, B6, B2, B1, Vitamin D, and Iron for hair loss. The multivitamin is from a reliable but inexpensive brand in Brazil.