August 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study reports that Tenebrio molitor larva trypsin hydrolysate may improve hair growth and reduce androgenetic alopecia symptoms in vitro and in a mouse model.
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November 2017 in “JoLS Journal of Life Sciences” This study investigates the effects of Tenebrio molitor as a novel biomaterial for preventing alopecia and promoting hair growth, but reports no conclusive results.
This study suggests that Tenebrio molitor larvae extract may promote hair growth and prevent hair loss by enhancing cell proliferation and protecting against cytotoxicity in laboratory settings.
July 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses mealworm farming as a sustainable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly method for producing high-quality poultry and fish feed, but it does not report new results.