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June 2008 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” 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.
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June 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Excessive selenium in supplements can cause hair loss and nail issues.
July 2008 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This report warns that the Total Body Mega Formula nutritional supplement may cause selenium toxicity leading to significant hair loss.
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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.
January 2024 in “Middle East Journal of Applied Science & Technology” This study formulated and evaluated a polyherbal body lotion using neem, tulsi, and aloe vera extracts, finding it met satisfactory physicochemical standards and was well received by users for skin smoothness and hydration without causing allergies.