December 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Medical Research” This review explores the role of nutrition and probiotics in enhancing skin, hair, and nail health through gut microbiota, highlighting the potential of nutritional interventions for cosmetic benefits via the gut-skin axis.
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.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This study highlights the challenges faced by women with PCOS and emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes, such as diet and weight loss, as the primary treatment strategy to manage symptoms and reduce associated health risks.
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January 2017 in “Chemical & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that a synthetic avicequinone C analogue, 5e, was significantly more potent in inhibiting steroid 5α-reductase type 1 activity in human keratinocytes compared to the original isolated compound.
63 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review discusses the potential health benefits of probiotics as a "Bio-Therapy" in food and medicine, noting that more research is needed to fully understand their mechanisms and effectiveness.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” This review discusses the characteristics, potential genetic components, and treatment options for trichotillomania, a psychiatric condition that involves compulsive hair pulling, without reporting new clinical results.
127 citations
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January 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that feeding aged mice a probiotic yogurt induced changes leading to thicker, healthier fur, suggesting a bacteria-triggered interleukin-10-dependent mechanism that mimics signs of youth and reproductive fitness.
This review reports that alterations in the scalp, hair follicle, and gut microbiome are associated with alopecia, and interventions targeting microbiome dysbiosis may have potential in treating hair loss.
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” This review article discusses recent progress in the extraction and potential health benefits of oligosaccharides from brown seaweeds, especially focusing on their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic properties, and possible applications in managing metabolic syndrome.
November 2025 in “Research Review” This review of studies published after 2020 found that probiotics may significantly reduce acne lesions and improve skin health in individuals with acne vulgaris, though further high-quality research is needed for confirmation and treatment optimization.
10 citations
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August 2019 in “The World Journal of Men's Health” This study found that administering a kimchi and cheonggukjang probiotic product promoted hair growth and increased hair thickness in individuals with patterned hair loss without causing adverse effects.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study found that Lactobacillus acidophilus cell-free supernatant caused significant cytotoxicity, reduced migratory ability, and induced apoptosis in cervical cancer cell lines, suggesting its potential as a non-toxic adjunct therapy for cervical cancer.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Nutrology” This systematic review found that exosomes and gut microbiota play a significant role in skin regenerative processes, suggesting that gut health is crucial for maintaining aesthetically healthy skin, and probiotic treatments may support traditional dermatological therapies for inflammatory skin diseases.
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July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” This study found that oral probiotic supplementation over 12 weeks may improve hair growth, skin condition, metabolic health, and stress responses in Chinese adults with hair loss and a high risk of metabolic syndrome.
March 2026 in “Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences” This study found that pre-ruminant crossbred calves supplemented with sodium butyrate had significantly lower alopecia scores compared to those receiving a probiotic and emulsifier, though both groups experienced alopecia between the 2nd and 6th weeks.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this follow-up study, participants with severe androgenic/estrogenic alopecia showed increased hair growth 10 months after ending vacuum therapy and cosmetic emulsion treatment, highlighting the therapies' potential effectiveness.
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January 2026 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses the impaired functionality of regulatory T cells in the pancreas during the development of Type 1 diabetes, highlighting their role in disease pathogenesis, potential of Treg-based therapies, and challenges in clinical applications.
January 2024 in “Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility” This study found that gQlab probiotics improved overall IBS symptoms, particularly in female and constipation-predominant patients, compared to placebo after 4 weeks of treatment.
20 citations
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February 2013 in “Nutrition” This article reviews the role of prebiotics and the potential of green tea and selenium as alternatives due to their non-toxic nature, but it reports no new research findings.
June 2024 in “Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences” In this study, researchers observed that Pectin from Nagpuri oranges significantly increased colony counts of probiotic bacteria like L. acidophilus and L. plantarum both in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential use as a prebiotic or synbiotic in nutraceutical formulations.
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May 2011 in “Liver transplantation” The authors concluded that liver transplantation in children with propionic acidemia can reduce the risk of metabolic decompensation and enhance quality of life, although some metabolic issues may persist.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Fermentation” This article discusses the potential role of probiotics and synbiotics in managing hirsutism through insulin resistance but reports no new clinical results, calling for further research.
August 2024 in “Nutrients” This study found that a combination of probiotic strains of Lactiplantibacillus administered over 16 weeks reduced the number and density of telogen hairs in individuals with androgenic alopecia, while increasing the abundance of Lactobacillus in their gut microbiota.
37 citations
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April 2021 in “Nutrients” This study found that berberine supplementation improved gut microbiota composition and reduced obesity-related hepatic inflammation and oxidative stress in genetically obese mice.
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June 2025 in “Fermentation” This study found that solid-state fermentation using probiotic lactic acid bacteria significantly enhanced the antioxidant properties and bioactive composition of Radix Angelica gigas compared to non-fermented herbs, suggesting a potential method for modernizing traditional herbal medicine.
January 2026 in “Nutrients” This systematic review found that probiotic supplementation improved sleep quality, reduced depressive symptoms, and enhanced aspects of quality of life in women with PCOS, though the findings are limited by a small number of studies and variable methods.
143 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses alginate-based delivery systems for probiotics, highlighting recent advances, challenges, and future directions, but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2023 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that the intestinal microbiota may have protective effects against celiac disease by degrading gluten and maintaining intestinal barrier integrity, but disruptions in the microbiota can exacerbate the disease.
12 citations
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May 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study reviewed the role of probiotics in dermatological disorders and suggests they may help treat or prevent inflammatory skin conditions by modulating the microbiota, potentially reducing the need for steroids and antibiotics, though further research is needed to confirm efficacy and safety.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (IJRM)” The hypothesis in this study is that probiotic supplementation could improve hormonal, metabolic, inflammatory, and antioxidant markers in individuals with PCOS compared to a placebo, although results are not yet reported.