October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This case series highlights severe micronutrient deficiencies and complications in three patients who did not adhere to follow-up care after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, emphasizing the importance of regular nutritional monitoring.
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November 1997 in “Nutrition” This study found that while micronutrient abnormalities are common among patients receiving home parenteral nutrition, serious consequences from these abnormalities are rare.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review found that patients with alopecia areata may have lower levels of vitamin D, zinc, and folate, but conflicting evidence precludes definitive clinical recommendations for micronutrient supplementation.
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September 2010 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care” This review discusses the lack of specific micronutrient supplementation recommendations for hair loss in patients on long-term parenteral nutrition and reports no new clinical results.
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July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” This research reviewed literature to evaluate the role of micronutrients in hair loss and hair growth, examining normal nutrient levels, their role in the hair follicle cycle, and their use in treatments, with data drawn from 92 peer-reviewed articles and reputable health organizations.