5 citations,
June 2021 in “Pharmacological Reports” Vitamin D may help reduce antibody levels in men with autoimmune thyroiditis and early-onset androgenic alopecia, but has no significant impact on thyroid function.
1 citations,
November 2022 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” People in Jeddah know about Vitamin D and its sources but are unclear on how much they need daily, and while many women take supplements, attitudes towards increasing Vitamin D levels vary.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” Taking a probiotic supplement twice a day improved hair growth, skin hydration, and metabolic health in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome.
December 2023 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.
October 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” Higher testosterone levels in Nigerian women with PCOS are linked to glucose disorders like diabetes.
February 2018 in “Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications” Patients with Discoid Lupus Erythematosus have lower vitamin D and antioxidant levels and higher oxidative stress.
December 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The vitamin D receptor helps maintain hair and bone health even without binding vitamin D.
December 2011 in “The Diabetes Educator” The Blood Glucose Management Service improved patient safety and outcomes in managing blood sugar in hospitalized patients.
20 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
March 2012 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Teens with PCOS have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and need regular glucose checks.
28 citations,
October 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ovarian SAHA syndrome makes women with PCOS more resistant to insulin and increases their risk of blood sugar problems.
51 citations,
November 2011 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” About 13% of women had idiopathic hirsutism and 8.5% had polycystic ovary syndrome in a group of Iranian women.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Androgens and androgen receptors are important for metabolic health, affecting how the body uses glucose and fats through mitochondrial function.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Acne and hair loss are not good indicators of hormone imbalance in PCOS, but excessive body hair is.
19 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” More research is needed on the health effects of hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary people.
2 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports” A diabetic cat with another gland issue got better after treatment with cabergoline, no longer needing insulin.
29 citations,
December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.
11 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Female mice with disrupted 5α-reductase 1 had significant metabolic issues, including stress response problems, insulin resistance, liver fat buildup, and obesity.
3 citations,
July 2022 in “Problemy èndokrinologii” Metformin, a diabetes drug, may also help fight cancer, but more research is needed to understand how.
June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.
6 citations,
January 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Finasteride-treated male rats' offspring had altered glucose metabolism, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
6 citations,
August 1989 in “European journal of pediatrics” Child with rickets improved with a specific vitamin D therapy, but alopecia did not change.
5 citations,
November 2022 in “Molecular Neurobiology” Melatonin may protect inner ear cells from damage by reducing cell death and oxidative stress, potentially treating sudden hearing loss.
April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing Sprouty genes in mice causes various hormone-related issues but does not increase cancer risk by one year of age.
August 2023 in “International journal of experimental research and review” Ficus racemosa leaf extracts help heal diabetic wounds and lower blood sugar.
60 citations,
April 2003 in “Human Reproduction” Young Czech women with PCOS have a higher risk of heart problems and should be regularly checked for cholesterol and glucose issues.
19 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
17 citations,
July 2015 in “Biomolecules and Biomedicine” High Nesfatin-1 and low Vitamin D may increase blood pressure and heart rate in women with PCOS.
11 citations,
March 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms vary globally, with bloating, high cholesterol, and glucose levels being common; the current diagnostic criteria may need refining.
10 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of visualized experiments” The document concludes that the technique allows for the detection of LDH activity in various tissues, showing where cells are actively metabolizing glucose.