research Calcium and Magnesium levels of Hair tissue and Insulin Sensitivity
A higher calcium to magnesium ratio in hair is linked to lower insulin sensitivity.
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This paper discusses the complex interplay between Long Covid symptoms and various chronic fatigue-related conditions but reports no new clinical findings.
research Correlation of Hair Mineral Concentrations with Insulin Resistance in Korean Males
This study found that an increased calcium/magnesium ratio in hair and lower chromium concentration were associated with higher insulin resistance in Korean adult males.
research Characteristic features of ageing in Korean women’s hair and scalp
This study found that as Korean women age, their hair density, diameter, tensile strength, and lustre decline, while grey hair ratio and certain sterol contents increase, suggesting unique ageing features compared to women in other countries.
research Hair Minerals and Metabolic Health in Belgian Elementary School Girls
Higher hair levels of calcium and magnesium are linked to higher body weight, while lower levels are linked to worse metabolic health.
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A 30-year-old man shared his 3-month progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, reporting no side effects. He also takes supplements like Vitamin D3, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, and plans to add Biotin.
community Creatine, my hair loss, and my DHT levels. An anecdote with lab values.
Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.
community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?
The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.
community Zinc ANNIHILATED my hair. A cautionary warning.
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.
community Husband (35) is thinning on top, he doesn't know yet. Trying to research so he won't feel so lost or upset when I tell him. Help a girl out?
A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.
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