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research Relationship between Copper, Zinc, and Copper-to-Zinc Ratio in Hair and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease according to the SYNTAX Score

November 2023 in “Biology”

This study investigated 130 patients and found a significant inverse correlation between copper content and the copper/zinc ratio in hair samples and the extent of coronary artery disease, while zinc content alone showed no significant relationship with disease extent.

research PERFORMANCE AND SOME BLOOD SERUM CONSTIT-UENTS OF GROWING BUFFALO CALVES FED RATIONS CONTAINING CORN SILAGE

October 2004 in “Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal”

In this study, buffalo calves fed only corn silage showed deficiencies in copper, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A, along with improved physiological conditions after dietary supplementation and treatment.

research Mineral, trace element, and toxic metal concentration in hair from dogs with idiopathic epilepsy compared to healthy controls

3 citations , April 2023 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine”

This study found that dogs with idiopathic epilepsy had altered hair concentrations of several trace elements, which may suggest a role in the disease's pathophysiology and indicate effects from antiseizure medications.

research Correlation of Hair Mineral Concentrations with Insulin Resistance in Korean Males

15 citations , July 2012 in “Biological trace element research”

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 Analysis of Serum Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Hair Loss

73 citations , January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study observed that patients with various types of hair loss had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting zinc disturbance may play a role in the condition.

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community Does ZInc Increase or decrease DHT

4 upvotes 3 months ago

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.

community Severe copper deficiency, and also zinc deficiency. Looking for testimonials.

2 upvotes 9 months ago

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.

community 4 months of restarting treatment. M36

59 upvotes 9 months ago

A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.

community Overdoing zinc: can it lead to shedding ?

1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of zinc supplementation, with some users suggesting it might contribute to shedding. The original poster is using finasteride and considering adjusting their zinc intake and dosage of finasteride.

community Has anyone used zinc as a treatment?

24 upvotes 1 year ago

Zinc is not effective for hair loss unless there's a deficiency. Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended treatments.

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Is it possible to take too much zinc when using hair supplements, and what are the risks? The adult upper limit for zinc is 40 mg a day from all sources (Institute of Medicine 2001). Long-term excess can cause copper deficiency, with anemia and nerve damage that may not fully recover.

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