February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Topical minoxidil and dietary supplements improved hair regrowth in children with hair loss from chemotherapy.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” Viviscal may modestly improve hair loss in women without adverse effects.
207 citations,
April 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
September 2022 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
7 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitamin A may influence hair loss conditions like alopecia, but more research is needed to understand how.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” MSM supplementation in kittens improves hair quality and growth rate without harming their health.
13 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
1 citations,
December 2015 in “Endocrinology” Decanoic acid may help treat PCOS by reducing androgen levels and improving glucose sensitivity.
8 citations,
April 2020 in “European Journal of Nutrition” Newborns' hair shows how much caffeine their mothers drank during pregnancy.
14 citations,
January 2020 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Some dietary supplements, like vitamins B6/B12, iodine, whey protein, and muscle-building products, can cause or worsen acne.
45 citations,
June 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Silicon can improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition” A combination of arginine silicate complex and magnesium biotinate improves hair and nail growth in rats.
5 citations,
July 2018 in “Pediatrics” A 3-year-old girl developed scurvy symptoms that improved with vitamin C but relapsed when supplementation stopped.
3 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Dietary Supplements” CARI ONE helps start hair growth and makes hair follicles bigger and more numerous.
January 2014 in “Chinese Journal of Disaster Medicine” Rescue team members had poor nutrition and many health issues during the Pakistan floods.
13 citations,
December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
December 2024 in “PubMed” The supplement improved hair density and was safe to use.
February 2022 in “International journal of KIU” Certain genes and nutrients like vitamin D, zinc, and omega fatty acids affect COVID-19 severity and infection risk.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Millets may help reduce chemotherapy side effects like nausea, fatigue, and hair loss.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Certain nutrients can improve skin health and treat skin problems safely.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” Taking He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) caused liver injury in a woman using it for hair loss.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Open Health” Eating healthy, exercising, and changing behaviors are the best first steps to treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
30 citations,
September 2016 in “Aging Cell” Low selenium levels can extend lifespan but worsen health issues.
January 2020 in “Asian Journal of Basic Science & Research” Nutrease powder, a high-protein, low-carb supplement, can help manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome symptoms, regulate periods, improve ovulation, and restore fertility.
5 citations,
January 2003 in “Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids/OCL. Oilseeds & fats crops and lipids” Vegetable protein lowers cholesterol and protein deficiency can cause health issues.
May 2018 in “Más dermatología” The higher dose supplement was more effective in treating female hair loss.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A marine protein-based dietary supplement can safely boost hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with thinning hair.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
January 2014 in “Contemporary clinical dentistry” Recent dental research shows diet changes increased tooth decay, red wine reduces bacteria, and dental stem cells can regenerate dentin.