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October 2024 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” This case study suggests that the use of the dietary supplement Nutrafol may have led to drug-induced liver injury in a 26-year-old woman, as evidenced by increased liver enzymes and bilirubin levels which improved after stopping the supplement.
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses a novel multi-targeting approach to treating hair loss using standardized nutraceuticals but reports no new clinical results.
September 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the global interest and market presence of biotin-based supplements like Folexin for preventing alopecia, but it reports no new research findings.
40 citations
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May 2018 in “PubMed” In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, daily use of the Nutrafol® Women's Capsules nutraceutical significantly increased the number of terminal and vellus hairs and improved hair quality in women with self-perceived thinning over six months, without any reported adverse events.
15 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This abstract discusses advancements in hair transplantation technology, highlighting the role of robotics and follicular unit extraction/grafting in achieving excellent clinical outcomes, with adjuvant treatments like platelet-rich plasma, lasers, and stem cells potentially improving the durability and appearance of results.
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November 2022 in “JAMA dermatology” This review suggests that certain nutritional supplements may have a potential role in improving hair loss, though evidence quality varies, and such treatments should be discussed collaboratively between physicians and patients.
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March 2022 in “PubMed” This review concludes that oral nutraceuticals like Nutrafol® and Viviscal® modestly promote hair growth in individuals with androgenetic alopecia and might be considered as supplementary treatments.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Nutraceuticals like Viviscal and Nutrafol can help treat hair loss when used with standard treatments.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that various dietary supplements positively impacted hair density and were well-tolerated among patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting they may be useful adjuncts or alternatives to standard treatments.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study observed that adults with thinning hair who ingested a patented botanical-based supplement experienced significant increases in hair shaft diameter and reductions in hair breakage over 180 days, suggesting improved hair strength and length across various demographic groups.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that many individuals with alopecia areata seek or receive dietary and nutritional advice to manage their condition, often making changes such as taking supplements or adding specific foods, yet most reported no change in their disease status.
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April 2020 in “Nutrafoods - International Journal on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Novel Foods” In this study, Bioactive Collagen Peptides supplementation increased hair follicle cell proliferation and improved hair thickness in healthy women over 16 weeks compared to a placebo.
January 2017 in “Nutrafoods - International Journal on Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods and Novel Foods” This study found that a dietary supplement containing fermented soy, ornithine, arginine, and Tricovel® Tricoage45+ significantly reduced hair loss and promoted hair growth in menopausal women after 8 to 12 weeks.
Folicrex may help with hair growth and health but lacks clinical evidence.
January 2023 in “Food and nutrition sciences” This study observed that a significant majority of participants who used the dietary supplement Nutrifii™ Renew reported improvements in various health outcomes, including sleep and energy, compared to a multivitamin/mineral group.
20 citations
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential benefits of a nutraceutical with biooptimized botanical extracts for treating hair loss and reports no new clinical results; ongoing studies aim to validate its efficacy.
December 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a novel nutraceutical supplement improved hair growth and strength in subjects with hair thinning compared to placebo, without reported side effects.
June 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article describes Revifol, a nutritional supplement claimed to improve hair health, but it presents no new experimental findings or clinical results.
June 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” In this study, women with diffuse hair loss reported that Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy with Nourkrin® improved hair growth and appearance, boosting their confidence and satisfaction with the treatment.
December 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study suggests that certain nutraceuticals may enhance the inhibitory effects of tamoxifen on estrogen in breast cancer cells and potentially offer protective benefits for hair growth in patients undergoing endocrine therapy.
February 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this cell-based study, researchers found that certain nutraceuticals combined with tamoxifen may influence estrogen receptor expression, potentially offering a protective effect and promoting hair growth during breast cancer therapy.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Medicinal Food”
February 2024 in “PloS one” This study found that certain nutraceuticals did not interfere with tamoxifen's inhibition of estrogen in breast cancer cells and may enhance its effects, suggesting potential as an adjuvant therapy for hair loss in patients undergoing endocrine therapy.
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February 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the role of nutraceuticals in combating skin aging but reports no new clinical results, focusing on their mechanisms of action and potential effectiveness for dermatologists.
January 2018 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a nutraceutical containing vitamins and trace elements was effective in reducing telogen strands and improving hair and nail conditions in individuals with telogen effluvium and brittle nails syndrome.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This study highlights the roles of dietary nutrients in maintaining skin health, noting that shortages can lead to hard-to-detect dysfunctions, and suggests that nutraceuticals may help address these nutritional gaps and improve skin-related issues linked to aging and dermatoses.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” In a 3-month study, over 90% of healthy women experiencing self-perceived hair thinning reported that the nutritional supplement DEEPLY ROOTED improved their hair growth, volume, and quality, without significant adverse effects.
November 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The drinkable supplement increased hair growth and was safe for women with hair loss.