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    GlossaryVitamin B5 (Calcium D-Pantothenate)

    essential nutrient for synthesizing coenzyme A and metabolizing macronutrients

    Vitamin B5, also known as Pantothenic Acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. It plays a crucial role in the production of coenzyme A, which is vital for various biochemical reactions in the body, including the synthesis of hormones and cholesterol. This vitamin is also important for maintaining healthy skin and hair, and a deficiency can lead to symptoms like fatigue, irritability, and numbness.

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      community Fighting Hair loss AND Grey Hair

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and Ketoconazole. For grey hair, they use L-Cysteine, L-Methionine, and PABA, and have noticed some re-pigmentation.

      community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.