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September 2018 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that, in female patients with idiopathic telogen effluvium, a supplement containing zinc, biotin, and other nutrients significantly improved hair loss and quality over 180 days, whereas another supplement with different ingredients had less consistent effects.
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September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This study aimed to assess whether using minoxidil alongside nutritional cyclical supplements could boost hair regrowth without antiandrogens or enzyme blockers, focusing on hair root strengthening. Results are not reported.
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February 2017 in “PubMed” In this open-label study, 80% of participants with androgenetic alopecia showed improvement after taking the oral supplement Forti5® for 24 weeks, with significant increases in hair mass index and terminal hair count.
September 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This review explores the phytopharmacological and nutritional benefits of Alpinia rhizomes, commonly used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, highlighting their potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties while emphasizing the need for further research to validate these uses and consider their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
This study found that soups with 5% and 10% hibiscus flower were more desirable in sensory attributes and had higher β-carotene content compared to the control soup.