December 2025 in “Universities Journal of Phytochemistry and Ayurvedic Heights” This study highlights a comprehensive approach for authenticating and assessing the quality of herbal medicines using a combination of physiological, morphological, and molecular techniques, including HPTLC, ICP-MS, UV spectroscopy, and DNA barcoding, to ensure the standardization of herbal medicinal products, particularly Eclipta alba.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers reported that Chyavanaprasam K Tab, a novel Ayurvedic tablet, showed consistent quality and safety, offering potential benefits for fatigue relief, immune support, and hair growth, and is suitable for diabetics due to its sugar-free composition.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers evaluated Chyavanaprasam K Tab, an Ayurvedic tablet, finding it to have consistent quality and safety, with potential benefits for fatigue relief, immune support, and hair growth. It is also deemed suitable for diabetic individuals due to its sugar-free composition.
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September 2019 in “South Asian research journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This article reviews the risks of metal exposure from cosmetic products and emphasizes the need for stricter regulation and consumer awareness, without presenting new data or results.
This study found that DNA damage in obese women was linked to serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and hair chromium levels, with higher serum vitamin D associated with less damage and higher chromium with more damage.
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July 2020 in “Applied Water Science” This study found high levels of toxic heavy metals in water sources of mining communities in Abakaliki, Nigeria, posing potential health risks including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
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February 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study measured heavy metal concentrations in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Eclipta alba, and Solanum nigrum, finding that levels for Cu, Cr, Cd, Hg, As, and Pb were within WHO safe limits, suggesting these medicinal plant extracts are free from heavy metal toxicity concerns.
21 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” This meta-analysis found that chromium supplementation was associated with decreased insulin resistance but increased testosterone levels in women with PCOS, with no significant benefits for other metabolic or hormonal indexes.
September 2024 in “American Journal of Modern Physics” This study used X-ray fluorescence to analyze elemental and heavy metal contents in Senegalese powdered milk, finding potential safety concerns with excessive calcium in certain samples and significantly high potassium levels in one, suggesting ongoing monitoring is crucial for consumer safety.
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February 1998 in “The American Journal of Medicine” This review discusses the potential adverse effects of herbal remedies, such as allergic reactions and drug interactions, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors suggest the risks might be underestimated.
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August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” This article provides a comprehensive overview of tattoo-related issues for clinicians, covering various aspects such as tattoo types, medical relevance, removal methods, complications, and South African legislation, but reports no new research findings.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” This research highlights that various environmental pollutants, including particulate matter, tobacco smoke, and heavy metals, can significantly affect hair follicle health, linking them to conditions like alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia, underscoring the need for further study in this area.
February 2026 in “iScience” This study found distinct hair metal profiles in Parkinson's disease patients, with lower iron and copper, higher manganese and arsenic, and explored their link to gut dysfunction and microbiota dysbiosis, suggesting hair metal analysis as a promising diagnostic tool.
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July 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study found that chromium, inositol, and Omega-3 are beneficial for improving lipid profiles in women with PCOS, and various supplements help alleviate other symptoms.
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that patient impacts and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, as assessed by HSIA and HSSA measures, are associated with clinical characteristics such as the number of abscesses and inflammatory nodules.
6 citations
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November 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair analysis is not good for assessing nutrition but can detect long-term heavy metal exposure.
February 2025 in “Journal of Nutrients” This research reviews the scientific literature on bone broth extract, exploring its nutritional composition, potential health benefits, food industry applications, and risks such as heavy metal and antibiotic contamination. Results are not reported in this summary.
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April 2022 in “South African journal of botany” This study found significant chemical variability and heavy metal contamination in commercial chrysanthemum flower products from different geographic origins, highlighting the need for stricter quality control and regulations.
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June 2016 in “Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention” This study found that cured meat products in South-west Nigeria contained cadmium at levels above acceptable limits, indicating a need for stricter regulatory control to protect public health.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” In this literature review, potential health risks of toxic chemicals commonly found in cosmetic products were linked to issues such as cancer, reproductive abnormalities, and skin diseases, highlighting concerns over ingredients like talc, parabens, and phthalates.
3 citations
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November 2014 in “Protein Expression and Purification” This study reported successful recovery of biologically active recombinant murine Wnt3a without detergent, suggesting usefulness for structure-activity studies avoiding detergent-related issues.
June 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” This study reviewed literature on hair growth and found that external factors like pollution, stress, and nutrition can adversely affect hair, concluding that a multifactorial approach and personalized nutrition monitoring are essential for effective hair loss therapy.
This study found that non-bleeding adverse events associated with NOACs affect multiple organ systems, emphasizing the importance of clinical vigilance. Specific NOACs like dabigatran, apixaban, edoxaban, and rivaroxaban were linked to distinct adverse reactions, including metabolic imbalances, thyroid disorders, and menstrual irregularities.
16 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Environmental Science” This review found that synthetic cosmetics pose risks to human health, potentially causing various diseases, and negatively impact ecosystems, air quality, and oceans from production to waste disposal, highlighting the broad environmental and health consequences of cosmetic use.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” This case report describes an 8-year-old girl with ADHD who experienced reversible eyebrow alopecia after initiating atomoxetine treatment, with no further occurrences when the medication was reintroduced.
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February 2022 in “Biomolecules” This review concludes that while many epidemiological studies suggest high alcohol intake is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, the evidence may be affected by confounding factors such as diet and lifestyle.
September 2020 in “Nature, Environment and Pollution Technology/Nature, environment and pollution technology” This study found that Wistar rats fed with grass extracts from mining areas accumulated trace metals, particularly in the spleen, leading to organ pathology and signs of toxicity.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This investigation found that certain supplements, particularly whey protein isolate, growth hormones, and anabolic steroids, can negatively impact hair loss by affecting biochemical pathways.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” This study suggests that porphyra-334 may have antiaging properties, promoting collagen synthesis, improving periorbital wrinkles, and supporting hair follicle growth through gene regulation.
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December 2009 in “Future Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified new potential targets and indications for several marketed drugs using in silico profiling, suggesting opportunities for drug repositioning.