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February 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” Zinc acetate hydrate may help reduce fatigue and hair loss in post-COVID-19 patients.
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October 2011 in “Biological trace element research” Low copper levels might cause premature graying of hair.
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March 2018 in “Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine” Inhalation therapy may repair and protect elastin in the lungs of COPD patients.
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Higher levels of β-carotene and vitamin E may help prevent certain types of hair loss.
September 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.
Vitamin D is crucial for skin health and managing skin diseases.
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