July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study found that after 6 months of taking an oral supplement, patients with chronic telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia experienced a statistically significant increase in hair density and overall improved hair appearance compared to those taking a placebo, with the supplement being well tolerated.
January 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” In this study of pregnant women in Pampore, Kashmir, 90% were found to have hypothyroidism, with 75% of thyroid dysfunction cases being diagnosed during pregnancy. The study highlights the need for better nutrition and early screening to manage gestational thyroid dysfunction effectively.
November 2023 in “Aktualʹnì problemi sučasnoï medicini” This article provides a review of alopecia areata, highlighting the development of diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms that consider factors such as age, disease severity, and quality of life, but it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that Vitamin B12 deficiency was more common in patients with chronic telogen effluvium than in healthy controls.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Micronutrient deficiencies might contribute to alopecia areata.
In this study, mesotherapy using a combination of micronutrients and antioxidants significantly increased hair density in younger women with androgenetic alopecia, with effects lasting 6-12 months, compared to older women.
February 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” In this study of 200 pregnant women in District Mardan, researchers found a high prevalence of zinc deficiency, with 63% having low zinc levels, alongside dietary and lifestyle factors that may influence maternal and fetal health.
September 2022 in “Applied sciences” This study found that adding microneedling with low-level LED therapy and growth factors to Finasteride® treatment led to significant hair regrowth and increased hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia.
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December 2020 in “Current sports medicine reports” This article reviews the role of micronutrients in athletes' diets, highlighting that adequate dietary intake generally meets their needs without requiring supplementation, unless deficiencies are present.
January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology” This source provides an overview of the dietary recommendations for macronutrient intake and the benefits of plant-based diets, including meeting essential amino acid needs through combining plant proteins and the advantages of consuming complex carbohydrates and adequate fiber for health.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
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July 2024 in “Nutrients” This narrative review highlights the crucial role of micronutrients and gut microbiota in thyroid function and suggests that nutritional imbalances may contribute to thyroid dysfunction or diseases.
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February 2017 in “The American journal of medicine” This case report highlights that repletion of various micronutrients, including thiamine, significantly improved heart failure symptoms and cardiac function in a malnourished patient with vitamin deficiencies.
March 2022 in “Annals of Bariatric Surgery” This study found that protein supplements combined with micronutrients reduced hair loss more effectively after sleeve gastrectomy in women, compared to routine multivitamins alone.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” This study found that pregnant women with rheumatic diseases had sufficient energy and macronutrient intake, but showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, with selenium intake exceeding safe levels, which may lead to potential side effects.
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January 2023 in “Genes & Diseases” This study discusses a hypothesis for repurposing non-cancer drugs and combining micronutrients to target cancer and cancer stem cells with fewer side effects, suggesting a potential new approach for more effective cancer therapy.
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September 2011 in “Der Urologe” This review discusses the role of vitamins, micronutrients, and diets in prostate cancer prevention and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing a shift towards focusing on diet over supplements.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights that malnutrition, including deficiencies in proteins and micronutrients, may exacerbate allergic conditions like dermatitis and asthma by promoting inflammation, while adequate micronutrient intake supports regulatory immune responses.
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October 2022 in “PubMed” This review examines alopecia, its causes, the impact of micronutrients, and the role of the Mediterranean diet, noting conflicting data and a need for more research on diet's effect on hair loss.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that nutritional deficiencies, particularly in amino acids and certain micronutrients, are common in individuals with hair loss across all types of alopecia.
December 2022 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” In this study, researchers found that genetic and non-genetic factors, including deficiencies in micronutrients like zinc and vitamins, play varying roles in the development of androgenetic alopecia in men.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article explores the potential of Hair Booster by Dantura Botanics, a micronutrient formulation aimed at restoring the biochemical environment needed for hair regeneration, and describes clinical observations suggesting that significant scalp degeneration can be reversed when follicles receive adequate micronutrients, according to this study.
July 2025 in “Humanitarian and Natural Sciences Journal” In this study, women with hair loss were found to have significantly lower levels of vitamin D and ferritin compared to healthy controls, suggesting that these micronutrients may play a role in hair health and could be important in nutritional assessments for hair loss conditions.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract serves as a promotional notice for a book titled "Essentials of Food Science and Nutrition" by several authors, offering it for sale at a low price, but does not report any research results.
July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, hemoglobin levels were the only marker positively correlated with anagen hair ratios in patients with telogen effluvium, suggesting it may be a cost-effective initial test for management.
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December 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the potential role of vitamins and minerals in managing non-scarring alopecia but reports no clinical results; the authors advocate for further controlled trials to explore these relationships.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” The researchers reported that an oral supplement containing hydrolysed fish-origin collagen, taurine, cysteine, methionine, iron, and selenium significantly improved the effectiveness of anti-hair loss treatments in people with androgenic alopecia or chronic telogen effluvium after 12 weeks, compared to drug treatments alone.
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July 2022 in “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association” In this study, micronutrient intake was associated with androgen levels in women with PCOS, with the association more pronounced in NA PCOS compared to HA PCOS groups.
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February 2020 in “European Food Research and Technology” This study provides a detailed profile of bioactive polyphenols in various parts of the baobab fruit, highlighting its potential as a health-promoting food or supplement.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Ilmiah Kedokteran dan Kesehatan” This literature review reports that multivitamin supplementation can enhance hair density and quality in people with suboptimal nutritional status but warns that excessive intake of certain vitamins and minerals may cause hair loss.