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53 citations,
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11 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Low zinc and biotin levels linked to male hair loss; supplements may help.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Women with certain types of hair loss may have low iron levels, and iron supplements could help.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
1 citations,
March 2020 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Lactoferrin levels are lower in people with chronic hair shedding, suggesting supplements could help treat it.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Some supplements and hormones can increase hair loss by raising DHT levels.
1 citations,
June 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved with nutritional support and steroids, but early diagnosis is key due to high mortality.
March 2024 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Soy hull supplement does not affect sheep and lamb growth or reproductive performance compared to corn-based supplements.
January 2023 in “Food and nutrition sciences” Most people using the supplement Renew saw health improvements, especially in sleep and energy, faster than with regular vitamins.
June 2022 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” Trichovitals® supplement improves hair thickness, reduces hair loss, and promotes hair growth in young adults.
March 2024 in “Animal nutrition” Adding both soluble and insoluble fibers, especially beet pulp, to the diet of pregnant sows helps improve their health and the growth of their piglets in hot weather.
May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Iron supplements combined with Quilib lotion effectively treat hair loss in people with iron deficiency anemia.
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January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology” People with hair loss, especially those with certain types, have lower zinc levels, and zinc supplements might help.
68 citations,
April 2012 in “Digestive and Liver Disease” Elental is a good long-term treatment for Crohn's disease, similar to 6-mercaptopurine but with fewer side effects.
56 citations,
January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” Zinc supplements may be needed to treat hair loss in hypothyroidism.
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11 citations,
October 2020 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause complications and nutritional deficiencies.
11 citations,
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9 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
September 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman's hair loss was treated successfully with iron supplements for her iron deficiency.
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Low vitamin D might be linked to certain types of hair loss, and supplements could help, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
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1 citations,
May 2021 in “Research journal of topical and cosmetic sciences” Muttaijow ComplexTM improved skin, hair, and nail health in middle-aged adults.
1 citations,
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