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GlossarySterols

subgroup of steroids crucial for cell membrane structure

Sterols are a subgroup of steroids and an important class of organic molecules found in plants, animals, and fungi. They play a crucial role in maintaining cell membrane structure and fluidity. In humans, cholesterol is the most well-known sterol, essential for producing hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids that aid in digestion.

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research Uromedic® Pumpkin Seed Derived Δ7-Sterols, Extract and Oil Inhibit 5α-Reductases and Bind to Androgen Receptor In Vitro

12 citations, January 2018 in “Pharmacology & pharmacy”

Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.

research Advances and Challenges in Plant Sterol Research: Fundamentals, Analysis, Applications and Production

1 citations, September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)”

Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.

research Jojoba Oil: An Updated Comprehensive Review on Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Uses, and Toxicity

47 citations, May 2021 in “Polymers”

Jojoba oil is highly valued for its diverse medicinal and industrial uses.

research Bioactive Metabolites of Ganoderma Lucidum: Factors, Mechanism, and Broad Spectrum Therapeutic Potential

36 citations, April 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine”

Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom, contains compounds that have potential health benefits like fighting cancer, boosting immunity, and treating various diseases.

research A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Effects of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)

8 citations, May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine”

Stinging nettle has compounds that help with joint pain, arthritis, and prostate issues.

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The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.

community Scientific Review: Saw Palmetto is not effective for treating hair loss and does not inhibit DHT to the extend that most people think. Anti-Hair loss claims are invalid.

in Research/Science 35 upvotes 2 years ago

Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.