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138 citations,
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7 citations,
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1 citations,
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11 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Functional Foods” Hibiscus petals improved blood sugar and stress responses in diabetic rats.
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January 2017 in “Nutrafoods - International Journal on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Novel Foods” The supplement reduces hair loss and increases hair thickness in older women.
9 citations,
April 2019 in “Food Chemistry” Created large amounts of grape seed compounds using a new method.
44 citations,
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15 citations,
June 2018 in “Food Reviews International” Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.
5 citations,
February 2020 in “European Food Research and Technology” African baobab fruit is a good source of antioxidants and micronutrients, but too much can cause laxative effects.
12 citations,
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7 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” A new anti-baldness patch effectively treats hair loss by blocking enzymes linked to the condition.
15 citations,
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8 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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2 citations,
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8 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Certain nutrients can help keep skin healthy as we age.
61 citations,
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31 citations,
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