Search

everythingexperts & clinicslearnfaqsresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

This review discusses the potential link between selenium supplementation and symptoms of chronic selenium toxicity, such as hair loss and nail dystrophy, due to excess intake leading to disruptions in hair and nail protein structure.

In this study on Sprague-Dawley rats, 0.60 mg/kg doses of L-Se-methylselenocysteine and sodium selenite were associated with liver toxicity and reduced sperm motility, while Se-enriched peptides showed no observable adverse effects up to 0.60 mg/kg.

Selenium supplements may reduce mercury levels in the hair of city dwellers in China.

This article describes a case of selenosis linked to excessive selenium in a nutritional supplement that led to a product recall due to toxicity concerns.

This review examines the use of selenium and vitamin E supplements for reducing prostate cancer risk, finding mixed evidence that suggests benefits may be limited to individuals with specific risk factors, like low baseline levels or smoking history, rather than broadly applicable.

This study found that puppies fed organic selenium had better retention of selenium compared to those fed inorganic selenium, with no significant difference in coat quality or hair growth.

This study found that supplementing pregnant Hanshan white cashmere goats' diets with selenium yeast led to higher birth weights, improved cashmere quality and yield, and enhanced hair follicle development in their offspring, possibly through increased antioxidant capacity.

Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.

This article describes a case of selenium poisoning in a 36-year-old man who experienced hair loss, nail changes, and paresthesias after taking selenium-containing vitamin tablets.

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.

This study identified that high concentrations of selenium in a liquid dietary supplement caused a widespread outbreak of poisoning, revealing the importance of stricter manufacturing standards.

This study found that maternal Nano-Se supplementation in cashmere goats improved antioxidant status and promoted secondary hair follicle development in fetuses at 110 days.

The researchers reported that an oral supplement containing hydrolysed fish-origin collagen, taurine, cysteine, methionine, iron, and selenium significantly improved the effectiveness of anti-hair loss treatments in people with androgenic alopecia or chronic telogen effluvium after 12 weeks, compared to drug treatments alone.

In this study of White cashmere goat ewes and their offspring in Tibet, selenium and vitamin E supplementation improved antioxidant capacity and serum biochemical indices and enhanced secondary hair follicle development in lambs, but did not significantly alter fecal microbiota composition.

Selenium increased in hair but not in blood after taking supplements.

In this study, women with acute telogen effluvium taking the Hair’InsideTM supplement for 84 days showed significant improvements in hair regrowth, shedding, brightness, and volume compared to placebo, with no reported adverse effects.

This study reports that selenium deficiency in children on long-term total parenteral nutrition may lead to symptoms like erythrocyte macrocytosis and skin and hair depigmentation, which improved with selenium supplementation.

This book chapter discusses the mechanisms and prevention of selenium toxicity in livestock and reports no new experimental results; it emphasizes reducing selenium in the human food chain through animal products.

This source highlights concerns about the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements marketed for hair loss, citing a lack of FDA testing and potential risks such as adverse side effects, interference with medical tests, and withholding of ingredient information.

This review discusses the potential benefits of the Restolin Hair Supplement for hair growth and reports no clinical results, with the authors noting that the claims are not supported by FDA approval or clinical trials.

Proper nutrition and alternative therapies can help manage hair loss.

This source highlights the increasing use of nutritional supplements among patients with androgenetic alopecia, noting positive effects on hair thickness and density in controlled trials, while emphasizing the need for further research to understand their safety and efficacy.

This review establishes a tolerable upper intake level of 255 μg/day for selenium in adults, warning that supplements and Brazil nuts may cause excess intake.

This review discusses the potential risks associated with skin, hair, and nail supplements, highlighting concerns about safety, efficacy, and lack of regulation but reports no new clinical results.

In this study, researchers found that most food supplement labels in Portugal recommend daily mineral doses exceeding the EU's Recommended Daily Allowance, with some even surpassing the Tolerable Upper Intake Level, raising safety concerns regarding potential adverse effects.

A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.

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.

This study highlights the increasing association between popular diets, unregulated supplements, and various skin disorders, emphasizing the need for clinicians to thoroughly assess dietary histories to manage nutrition-related skin issues effectively.

This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.