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Glossary Vitamin D Metabolism

process converting vitamin D into its active, calcium-regulating form

Vitamin D metabolism refers to the process by which the body converts vitamin D from sunlight or dietary sources into its active form, which is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health. This involves two main steps: first, vitamin D is converted to calcidiol in the liver, and then to calcitriol in the kidneys, which is the biologically active form that helps regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

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research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed

1308 citations , March 1998 in “Journal of bone and mineral research”

This review discusses the molecular role of the vitamin D receptor in regulating various biological actions such as bone mineralization and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the complexity of vitamin D's function in multiple tissues.

research Metabolic and cellular analysis of alopecia in vitamin D receptor knockout mice

137 citations , April 2001 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation”

This study found that alopecia in VDR-null mice persists despite undetectable vitamin D levels, indicating a defect in epithelial-mesenchymal communication due to the absence of ligand-independent receptor function.

research A current review of the cutaneous manifestations of renal disease

67 citations , September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

This review discusses the various skin manifestations associated with end-stage renal disease and their potential causes but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize pruritus as a significant condition.

research Genetic Disorders and Defects in Vitamin D Action

151 citations , June 2010 in “Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America”

This article compares two rare genetic diseases, vitamin D-dependent rickets type 1 and type 2, focusing on their similar presentations of hypocalcemia and rickets in infancy, but reports no new clinical results.

research Vitamin D‐dependent rickets type I and type II

57 citations , August 1997 in “Pediatrics International”

This abstract discusses two types of hereditary vitamin D metabolism defects, VDDR I and VDDR II, and reports on their distinct characteristics and treatment responses, without presenting new clinical data.

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Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

community Compressed part of research of theory of androgenic/anabolitic balance. AGA h-responders analytic. Theory of physio-metabolitic method of anti AGA treatment

in Research 865 upvotes 1 year ago

The treatment for androgenetic alopecia involves using finasteride and minoxidil with intense exercise and cold exposure to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, potentially leading to hair regrowth. This approach may activate biological pathways for improved hair and overall health.

community Don’t do like me. Don’t take a long break from Fin and Min

in Chat 124 upvotes 10 months ago

Stopping finasteride and minoxidil can cause significant hair shedding, so they should be continued indefinitely. Concerns about finasteride affecting fertility or causing birth defects are mostly unfounded, but some stop for personal reasons.

community 1 Month on Dutasteride (0.5mg) + Supplements – Seeing Thickness But No New Hairs Yet. Is That Normal?

in Is this regrowth? 83 upvotes 1 year ago

A 31-year-old woman is using Dutasteride (0.5mg daily) and supplements like a multivitamin, Herbadal, pumpkin seed oil, and vitamin D for genetic hair loss, noticing thicker hair but no new growth after one month. She is considering adding minoxidil and is aware of Dutasteride's risks, especially regarding pregnancy.

community When you start balding you notice how unnatural this phenomenon is

532 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss is a common issue, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil used but not as permanent cures. Frustration exists over societal perceptions and the lack of a definitive solution.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

675 upvotes 1 year ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

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What does vitamin B2 do for cellular energy, and does it affect scalp circulation? Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is needed for cell energy metabolism, according to the NIH. No study has shown that it improves scalp circulation or hair growth in people who are not deficient.
What role does Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) play in maintaining healthy hair follicles? Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is needed for normal cell energy metabolism, and severe deficiency can affect the skin. A 2019 review found no good evidence that extra B2 helps hair in people who are not deficient.

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How does Vitamin B6 support healthy hair growth? Vitamin B6 is needed for amino acid metabolism, which normal hair growth depends on. There is no good evidence that extra B6 helps hair in people who are not deficient.

learn Vitamin D

Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement

learn Biotin

B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement

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