November 2015 in “Clin-Alert” Some medications and supplements can cause serious side effects, including hair loss, heart rhythm problems, liver injury, and other health issues.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This mini-review examines ethnopharmacological approaches to manage hair loss in postmenopausal women, highlighting promising botanical remedies like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng. The authors underscore a need for more interdisciplinary trials and focus on traditional remedies' multifaceted benefits, while noting gaps in menopausal-specific evidence.
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July 2023 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that people taking Serenoa repens for more than 14 days had a higher likelihood of serious adverse reactions, particularly when also using multiple or interacting supplements, although higher SR doses were linked to lower risk.
August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health” This paper offers a detailed overview of B vitamins, detailing their importance for energy, cognition, and metabolism, conditions leading to their deficiencies, symptoms of deficiencies, and the foods rich in these essential nutrients.
July 2020 in “Farmacja Polska” This study found that although most respondents know what dietary supplements are, many lack awareness of their specific uses and potential risks, indicating a need for better public education.
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November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” This study found that the ethyl acetate fraction of Hibiscus rosa sinensis petals significantly reduced serum glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels in diabetic rats, showing effects comparable to the standard drug metformin.
This study reviews 10 herbal supplements, including Berberine and Cinnamon, as alternative treatments for PCOS, noting they are more accessible and affordable than conventional medications, especially in low-resource settings, though further clinical research is needed.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology” This review examines the evidence on nutritional and herbal supplements for women's health, emphasizing the need for more long-term studies to develop evidence-based guidelines for personalized supplementation.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” In human follicular cells, this study found that an Annurca apple-based dietary supplement may stimulate the production of hair keratins, suggesting potential benefits for hair growth.
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December 2011 in “Clinical toxicology” This study describes a case series of nine patients experiencing symptoms of selenium toxicity after consuming a liquid dietary supplement with an excess amount of selenium.
October 2017 in “The American journal of gastroenterology” This study reports a case linking the use of the herbal supplement He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) to acute hepatocellular hepatitis, highlighting potential herb-induced liver injury.
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November 2021 in “Antioxidants” This review examines the role of oxidative stress in male hypogonadism associated with noncommunicable chronic diseases and discusses various management strategies, but it presents no new clinical findings.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nutraceuticals like Ashwagandha and Astaxanthin may help with hair loss, but supplement regulation is challenging.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” In this research, a thorough review of hair loss issues and treatments identified the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for alopecia in the scalp's vertex region, but noted concerns about their potential long-term effects, leading to increased interest in herbal therapies.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the varied levels of evidence linking nutritional supplements and antioxidants to dermatological disorders, but it reports no new clinical results and highlights the need for rigorous trials.
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July 2021 in “Nutrients” This review explores lifestyle modifications for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing dietary, physical, and supplementation strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This study found that both ethanol and aqueous extracts of Lepidium sativum seeds improved insulin signaling and reduced obesity-related metabolic changes in high-fat diet-fed rats, suggesting potential as a dietary supplement.
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June 2022 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reported that methanolic extracts of Capparis decidua fruits showed significant in vitro thrombolytic activity, suggesting their potential as a dietary health supplement for preventing thrombotic cardiovascular diseases.
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January 2020 Certain dietary supplements can improve hair health.
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” This review explores the potential impact of nutrition on immune-mediated inflammatory skin diseases and evaluates whether dietary changes could help in treatment planning, but it presents no new clinical outcomes.
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September 2009 in “PubMed” This case report highlights a patient who developed acute hepatitis after consuming an oral green tea derivative for hair loss, with recovery following the cessation of the product.
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August 2012 in “BMJ case reports” This report describes a case of acute liver failure linked to the use of the herbal supplement Ban Tu Wan, which highlights potential risks associated with herbal medications.
35 citations
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January 2024 in “BioMolecular Concepts” This review discusses the relationship between oxidative stress and polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research into therapeutic strategies.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” This study reviews popular over-the-counter hair loss products available online but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the impact of lifestyle interventions, including diet and probiotics, on weight and metabolic health in women with PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2016 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This review discusses strategies for weight loss in obesity through dietary energy deficits and nutrient profile modifications and highlights the need for personalized dietary approaches; it reports no new data.
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April 2022 in “Animals” This study found that environmental conditions significantly influenced rabbit coat quality, while dietary linseed oil supplementation changed the fatty acid profile but did not improve coat thickness or heat protection.
May 2004 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease” This study found that dietary vitamin E influenced gene expression in rat livers, altering genes related to metabolism, coagulation, and steroid processing, and confirmed its effects on related biological endpoints.
February 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews nutritional strategies for managing polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes, but it does not report new clinical findings.
July 2023 in “Eurasian journal of science and engineering” In this study, researchers reviewed various traditional herbal remedies, such as Tribulus terrestris and Matricaria chamomilla, focusing on their global medicinal use and discussing some of the chemical components that contribute to their biological activity.