5 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Vitamin D and zinc may help treat alopecia areata.
5 citations
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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.
1 citations
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December 2015 in “Lʹvìvsʹkij klìnìčnij vìsnik” This review discusses the connection between alopecia areata and trace element imbalances, noting deficiencies in elements like zinc and selenium, but reports no new clinical findings.
July 2026 in “JAAD reviews.” This literature review highlights a potential but uncertain link between GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy for type 2 diabetes and obesity and hair loss, with variations among different medications.
December 2025 in “Репродуктивное здоровье Восточная Европа” This study found that magnesium and iron deficiencies were significantly associated with menstrual cycle disorders in women of reproductive age, suggesting these deficiencies may contribute as potential factors in these disorders.
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.
September 2025 in “Discover Chemistry.” This review explores the phytopharmacological and nutritional benefits of Alpinia rhizomes, commonly used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine, highlighting their potential antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties while emphasizing the need for further research to validate these uses and consider their nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.
This review highlights the increasing global incidence and broad socio-economic impact of celiac disease, emphasizing the need for improved recognition and management to address its multidimensional implications, including comorbidities and dietary challenges.
January 2025 in “The Pharma Innovation” This paper emphasizes the significant role of millets in promoting environmental sustainability, nutritional security, and economic viability for Indian farmers, while also highlighting the need to increase millet consumption in India to address changing dietary preferences and lack of awareness.
July 2018 in “Journal of College of Medical Sciences-nepal” This study found a significant association between lower serum ferritin levels and chronic diffuse hair loss in women of reproductive age, particularly in cases of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This review explores prostate cancer risk factors, screening, treatment, and potential roles of selenium and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in risk reduction but presents no new clinical data.
December 2025 in “DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)” This paper reviews the bioactive properties and economic potential of common hop plants, especially female varieties, highlighting their applications in agriculture, food technology, and pharmacology along with their market significance in Europe and potential for rural development in northern Pakistan.
October 2025 in “Turkish Journal of Biochemistry” This study found that patients with tropical chronic pancreatitis exhibited significantly reduced plasma amino acid levels and antioxidant capacity, with folate deficiency identified as a key factor in hyperhomocysteinemia.
May 2023 in “Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Publikasi Ilmiah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya” This case report concludes that while multivitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements are used in alopecia areata treatment, existing scientific evidence is insufficient for definitive clinical recommendations on their effectiveness.
January 2017 in “ResearchSpace (University of KwaZulu-Natal)” In this study, grade 5 learners preferred Edamame snacks over their usual sweet-flavored snacks, and different roasting methods did not significantly change the nutritional quality of Edamame beans.
May 2004 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” In this case study, the patient increased daily calorie intake and added resistance training, resulting in a 35% increase in resting metabolism and a 5-pound loss of body fat over six weeks.
May 2004 in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” In this case study, increasing daily calories and adding resistance training led to a 35% increase in resting metabolism and a 3% reduction in body fat over six weeks.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses evidence-based complementary strategies for enhancing hair regrowth after post-COVID-19 telogen effluvium and reports no new clinical results.
114 citations
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October 2009 in “Gastroenterology” This review discusses zinc's role as an essential trace element in human nutrition, particularly its importance in total parenteral nutrition, and reports no new clinical results.
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.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study reports a case where excessive consumption of "paradise nuts" led to acute selenium toxicity and massive hair loss.
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.
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.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “JAMA network open” This study reported that higher weight-for-age z scores and rapid weight gain during infancy, especially from birth to 3 months, were linked to an increased likelihood of puberty onset in girls.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.
1 citations
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January 2014 This case study reports that telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss, was the initial symptom of Crohn's disease in a child, highlighting it as a rare extraintestinal manifestation.
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.
December 2025 in “Obesity Surgery” In this study, researchers found that patients undergoing one-anastomosis gastric bypass experienced a greater incidence of low serum zinc levels and related symptoms, such as hair loss and delayed wound healing, compared to those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
4 citations
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December 2020 in “IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering” This study analyzed vegetable crops and found beets and potatoes to have high iron content, suggesting they can meet the daily requirements for essential minerals manganese and iron.