78 citations
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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.
14 citations
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September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that a hair serum containing amla extract, freeze-dried coconut water, and selenium significantly improved hair growth rate, density, and reduced hair fall among healthy volunteers over 90 days.
June 2026 in “Lahore Garrison University Journal of Life Sciences” In this preliminary study, selenium-resistant bacteria and selenium-treated pea sprout extracts showed minimal inhibitory effects on the dandruff-associated fungus Malassezia furfur compared to controls, suggesting potential for further investigation.
47 citations
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September 2023 in “Pharmacological Reports” In this review, researchers explored the roles of vitamins A, B3, C, D, and E in skin immunity, highlighting their potential as therapeutics for skin diseases due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
19 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences” This review explores the diverse roles of rosemary, covering its nutritional and medicinal uses, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, and evaluates various extraction methods, with a focus on sustainable practices and commercial prospects.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the relationship between zinc deficiency and skin disorders, emphasizing zinc transporters' roles, but it reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential benefits of regulating zinc levels via transporters.
10 citations
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This review discusses the potential role of the dietary antioxidant index in reducing the risk of various diseases, including obesity-related conditions, certain cancers, osteoporosis, and mental illnesses, but calls for further studies to confirm these findings.
January 2025 in “Fitoterapia” This study reviewed literature on signaling pathways and concluded that these pathways are crucial pharmacological targets, influencing the mechanisms of drugs used in neurological, cardiovascular, and oncological treatments to correct signal transmission disturbances.
9 citations
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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.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “Plant journal” This study found that the protein OsUEV1B is essential for maintaining phosphate balance in rice, with Pi deficiency leading to its inhibition and causing overaccumulation of phosphate in mutants.
19 citations
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January 2014 in “Facial plastic surgery” This review discusses the mechanisms and effects of dermabrasion for improving skin appearance and reports no new clinical results.
165 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.
79 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This article addresses the need to screen for nutrient deficiencies in patients with hair loss but reports no new findings, noting that supplementation without deficiency may not be beneficial and could pose risks.
75 citations
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November 2016 in “Medicines” This review discusses the properties and therapeutic potentials of beta-sitosterol, highlighting a need for more detailed studies on its mechanisms and long-term effects in humans; it reports no new results.
24 citations
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June 2021 in “Agronomy” This study found that biostimulant application in lettuce cultivation led to significant yield and phytochemical enhancements, with effects varying between green and red cultivars depending on the treatment method used.
14 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of nanomedicine research” This animal study found that biscuits fortified with zinc oxide nanoparticles improved growth, appetite, and hair growth in zinc-deficient rats more effectively than traditional zinc forms, without apparent toxicity.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study reports that zinc oxide or silver nanoparticles capped with vitamin A or E, incorporated into wheat gluten films, showed significant potential in promoting burn wound healing in mice by facilitating wound contraction, re-epithelialization, and collagen deposition, while also exhibiting antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Congenital Anomalies” This review examines the impact of biotin, vitamin B12, and zinc on male reproduction, emphasizing their role in spermatogenic failure, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This review reports that Fenugreek seeds contain compounds like Galactomannan and Trigonelline, which show anti-diabetic and anti-hyperlipidemic effects, while Fenugreek leaves have high saponin content, contributing to their anti-microbial activities.
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.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” The herbal hair serum with rosemary, hibiscus, and neem is safe and effective for hair care.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research Methodology” This review explored the therapeutic potential of Bhangra (Eclipta alba) for treating premature greying of hair, noting the plant's melanogenic, antioxidant, and revitalizing properties, but highlighted the need for further research to scientifically support its effectiveness.
January 2025 in “Nanotechnology Reviews” This study reported a green synthesis method for copper oxide nanoparticles using pumpkin seed extract, achieving significant antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis and moderate cytotoxic effects against certain cancer cell lines, indicating potential biomedical applications for these eco-friendly nanomaterials.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” This article discusses the widespread issue of zinc deficiency affecting plant, animal, and human health, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for adequate zinc availability in agriculture and nutrition.
11 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses current and emerging therapeutic strategies for androgenetic alopecia, noting limited evidence but suggesting areas such as prostaglandin analogs, PRP, and progenitor cell therapies as promising future directions.
3 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This study reports that a nutritional complex may improve hair density and quality, with in vitro findings demonstrating inhibition of 5α-reductase, and participants noting reduced hair loss and greasiness.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses commonly used dietary supplements for hair growth and highlights the lack of evidence supporting their efficacy and safety in the absence of nutritional deficiency; it reports no new research results.
June 2026 in “International Journal on Science and Technology” This source redefines anti-aging medicine as "precision healthspan pharmacology," suggesting that rather than just treating diseases or accepting aging, pharmacology should focus on expanding functional capacity across various health domains, while emphasizing the importance of fundamental physiological and psychosocial health factors.
October 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” This article provides an in-depth exploration of both natural and synthetic treatments for alopecia, examining their mechanisms, benefits, limitations, and current research, while noting that synthetic therapies can have potential adverse effects.
October 2022 in “Southeast Asian journal of health professionals” This article discusses factors influencing hair greying, such as thyroid hormone levels and postmenopausal changes, and suggests lifestyle adjustments for hair health; it reports no new clinical findings.