research Zinc: An Essential Trace Element for Parenteral Nutrition
This review discusses zinc's role as an essential trace element in human nutrition, particularly its importance in total parenteral nutrition, and reports no new clinical results.
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5 / 1000+ results research The Influence of Portocaval Shunting on Inner Ear Structures
This study in rats with a portocaval shunt observed severe ultrastructural damage to the inner ear, associated with zinc deficiency and symptoms resembling liver cirrhosis in humans.
research Biotin deficiency complicating parenteral alimentation: Diagnosis, metabolic repercussions, and treatment
This study reported successful treatment of biotin deficiency in three patients receiving total parenteral nutrition, suggesting current biotin supplementation recommendations may be inadequate to maintain normal biotin status.
research Age- and sex-dependence of five major elements in the development of human scalp hair
This study found that the concentrations of major inorganic elements in human scalp hair increase with age up to 25 years, and calcium and magnesium concentrations are significantly associated with sex in individuals over 20.
research Biotin Deficiency in an Infant Fed with Amino Acid Formula
This case report describes a 5-month-old Japanese infant with biotin deficiency, where daily oral biotin supplementation led to significant improvements in skin conditions and hair growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Small study on zinc and arginine
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also touches on a study involving zinc and L-arginine.
community For hair loss - zinc is your friend
Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.
community My 6 month mark. Already have some terminal hairs starting to come in.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after six months of using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride once daily, derma rolling every four days, and initially taking zinc and vitamin D. They also used scalp massaging techniques with minoxidil.
community 4 Month Progress [Fin + Min] 38M
A 38-year-old man shared his 4-month hair loss progress using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and supplements like zinc and DIM. He experienced positive results without major shedding and managed side effects with DIM.
community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
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5 / 801 results- Why is zinc important for preventing hair loss and supporting hair follicle function? Zinc is crucial for hair follicle health, supporting growth and repair processes.
- Should zinc be taken orally or applied topically for better results in hair growth? Oral zinc supplementation is generally more effective for promoting hair growth than topical application.
- Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.
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