Higher methionine in pregnant rabbits' diets improves baby rabbits' hair growth.
Higher methionine levels in pregnant rabbits' diets improve hair follicle development and hair fiber diameter in their babies.
11 citations,
September 2012 in “Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition” Higher protein diets with DL-methionine improve mink hair growth and fur quality.
17 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of Animal Science” The MTR gene affects wool quality and production in Chinese Merino sheep.
38 citations,
May 2000 in “Livestock production science” Giving high-quality protein or methionine supplements helps improve hair growth in Angora goats and, to a lesser extent, in Cashmere goats.
9 citations,
October 1946 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Rats fed soybean oil meal lost hair, but adding inositol, biotin, cystine, or methionine to their diet prevented this and improved growth.
January 1974 in “Nippon Nōgei Kagakukaishi/Nihon Nougei Kagakkaishi” Applying L-methionine and L-serine to the skin promotes the most hair growth.
13 citations,
July 1951 in “Industrial & Engineering Chemistry” Yeast grown on wood sugar with added methionine could be a cheap alternative to animal protein for feed.
17 citations,
October 2010 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Human hair color is influenced by complex biochemical processes involving enzymes and reactive oxygen species.
15 citations,
January 2016 in “Przeglad Menopauzalny” Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
7 citations,
January 2010 in “Animal” Angora goat hair grows faster and produces more protein than cashmere goat hair, and certain hormones and nutrients positively affect hair growth and protein synthesis.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Researchers found 617 genes that behave differently in cashmere goat hair follicles, which could help understand hair growth.
5 citations,
January 1983 in “Australian journal of biological sciences” Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
4 citations,
November 2022 in “Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials” Human hair proteins, especially keratins, can protect cells from oxidative stress in lab settings.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl with compulsive hair pulling was successfully treated with therapy and medication.
2 citations,
November 1995 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Taking vitamin B6 corrected a pregnant woman's metabolic disorder, which changed her hair color.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The research identified unique metabolic activities in immune cells associated with hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
May 2015 in “Cancer research” After chemotherapy for early breast cancer, 33.4% of patients had long-term significant hair loss, with some hair regrowth over time, but treatments for hair loss were largely ineffective.
126 citations,
January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
Environmental pollutants like glyphosate, fluoride, and electromagnetic fields can cause health problems by damaging mitochondria and affecting metabolism.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The combination therapy may be more effective for mild alopecia areata, especially in patients with allergies.
1 citations,
March 2014 in “Senses and Sciences” A supplement with Serenoa repens improved hair loss in a patient.
17 citations,
December 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found out how a specific protein in human hair cuticles behaves and is structured.
24 citations,
May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
42 citations,
February 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
July 1971 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Higher quality and quantity of protein lead to better body and hair growth in rats.
4 citations,
December 2013 in “Acupuncture and related therapies” N-acetyl-cysteine shows promise in treating various diseases and may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research is needed on dosages and long-term effects.
158 citations,
May 1968 in “The journal of nutrition/The Journal of nutrition” Zinc is crucial for growth and health in rats.
60 citations,
February 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Liposomes can safely and effectively deliver substances to mouse hair follicles, potentially useful for human hair treatments.
26 citations,
October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.