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Turmeric (Curcumin) For Hair Regrowth? Big Claims, Limited Data
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 19, 2024

Turmeric (Curcumin) For Hair Regrowth? Big Claims, Limited Data

Petri dish (i.e., in vitro) studies suggest that turmeric and its active constituent, curcumin, might decrease cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-κB). Since these pathways and proteins share pathologic overlap with certain hair loss di...
Amino Acids To Treat Hair Loss? A Small Literature Review
By Richard Clayton, PhD
Apr 19, 2024

Amino Acids To Treat Hair Loss? A Small Literature Review

Amino acids are biomolecules and the building blocks of proteins. Marketers often misappropriate petri dish, animal, and small-scale human studies to suggest that the amino acids lysine, arginine, proline, & thiamine might help treat hair loss. But is this supported by clinical studies on humans...
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) For Hair Regrowth: Fact vs. Fiction
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 19, 2024

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) For Hair Regrowth: Fact vs. Fiction

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in citrus fruits. Because humans lack an enzyme called gulonolactone oxidase, vitamin C must be taken up through the diet. The majority of evidence concerning vitamin C and its potential for hair growth is f...
Reparex (For Grey Hair): Does It Really Reverse Greying? | Scientific Analysis
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 19, 2024

Reparex (For Grey Hair): Does It Really Reverse Greying? | Scientific Analysis

Reparex’s Against Grey Hair claims to “restore hair color naturally from the inside out”. During our company investigation, we found discrepancies between Reparex’s marketing claims and the mechanisms governing the graying process. We also found duplicative before-after photo...
Is Hair Loss Treatment Lifelong? Here’s What The Data Show.
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 11, 2024

Is Hair Loss Treatment Lifelong? Here’s What The Data Show.

It can be daunting to think of hair loss treatments as a lifelong commitment. And for most cases of androgenic alopecia, this is true. However, starting treatment does not necessarily mean you must commit to a lifetime of treatment. Studies suggest that after stopping a hair loss treatment, hair los...
EGCG: Does This Polyphenol Regrow Hair? | A Scientific Analysis
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 11, 2024

EGCG: Does This Polyphenol Regrow Hair? | A Scientific Analysis

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a popular ingredient found in hair growth supplements, serums, & topicals. Unfortunately, there’s little clinical data showing it can regrow hair in humans, and at higher doses, it might be toxic. On the one hand, in vitro studies suggest EGCG has 5-alpha...
Nourkrin® Review: Can Proteoglycans Actually Reverse Hair Loss?
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 11, 2024

Nourkrin® Review: Can Proteoglycans Actually Reverse Hair Loss?

Nourkrin® markets its supplements as a “natural approach to hair loss”. The company differentiates itself with Marilex®: a “bioactive proteoglycan formula”. Three human studies suggest Nourkrin® products are effective at regrowing hair. Upon further investigation, each study ...
Harklinikken Extract: Uncovering The Real Evidence
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 4, 2024

Harklinikken Extract: Uncovering The Real Evidence

Harklinikken Extract is a hair growth serum marketed to men & women with hair loss. Harklinikken keeps secret the full list of ingredients inside Extract. Of the ingredients that are disclosed, there is incredibly limited clinical evidence supporting their use in treating hair loss. Despite this...
Nutrafol Growth Activator Hair Serum: A Scientific Analysis & Debunking
By Sarah King, PhD
Mar 29, 2024

Nutrafol Growth Activator Hair Serum: A Scientific Analysis & Debunking

Nutrafol’s Growth Activator Hair Serum is marketed as a hair growth topical to men and women. Its key differentiating point: ashwagandha exosomes, which Nutrafol says helps support cell renewal to activate visibly thicker hair. Nutrafol references a study claiming that 87% of serum users saw h...
BioSil® Supplement: Can Silica & Choline Really Regrow Hair? (Scientific Deep-Dive)
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Mar 29, 2024

BioSil® Supplement: Can Silica & Choline Really Regrow Hair? (Scientific Deep-Dive)

BioSil® is a popular hair health supplement. According to its manufacturers, BioSil® is supported by two clinical studies & the inclusion of two ingredients: silica & choline. But can this supplement actually regrow hair? Unfortunately, BioSil®’s clinical trials did not explicitly incl...

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