Inositol is a sugar found in food that comes in nine forms. The two most common of which are Myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol. Inositol isoforms are useful for preventing and treating metabolic and reproductive disorders, like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), gestational diabetes, and male fertility issues.[1]Dinicola, S., Unfer, V., Facchinetti, F., Soulage, C.O., Greene, N.D., Bizzarri, … Read more…
Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) is a plant native to Japan, China, and Korea.[1]Royal Horticultural Society, (no date). Japanese Knotweed. Available at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/weeds/japanese-knotweed (Accessed: 11 May 2015) Japanese knotweed contains compounds such as resveratrol and apigenin – both of which might confer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties.[2]Galiniak, S., Aebisher, D., Bartuskik-Aebisher, D. (2019). Health benefits of … Read more…
Zinc is an essential nutrient found in a variety of foods. It is an essential trace element, meaning that the body cannot generate it on its own and that it is usually only present in very small quantities. An adult human contains around 2-3 g of zinc, about 0.1% of which is replenished daily.[1]Maret, W., … Read more…
Pea sprouts are legumes that are thought to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hypertensive properties.[1]Borges-Martinez, E., Gallardo-Velazquez, T., Cardador-Martinez, A., Moguel-Concha, D., Osoriao-Revilla, G., Ruiz-Ruiz, J.C., Martines, C.J. (2020). Phenolic compounds profile and antioxidant activity … Continue reading In this article, we will examine the science behind pea sprouts in hair loss treatments and whether they might … Read more…
Amino acids are biomolecules that are the fundamental building blocks of proteins. Proteins are essential for life, and comprise not only the structural elements of our bodies, like collagen and muscle fibers, but also enzymes and receptors that allow the chemistry of life to take place. Our bodies are able to synthesize several amino acids, … Read more…
Turmeric is a common spice derived from the root of the plant Curcuma longa. It is thought to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and blood pressure-regulating properties amongst other things. These properties can be attributed to an active component of turmeric called curcumin.[1]Kocaadam, B., Sanlier, N. (2017). Curcumin, an active component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), and … Read more…
Nourkrin® with Marilex® is a hair supplement marketed by Nourkrin®. The company claims this is “a clinically proven Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy formulated to stop hair loss, promote hair growth and maintain a normal healthy Hair Growth Cycle in women and men, in contrast to conventional therapies”.[1]Nourkrin®, (no date), How does Nourkrin® work? Available at: https://nourkrin.co.uk/the-hair-growth-cycle/ … Read more…
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a compound found in green tea, is often included in serums and supplements targeted for hair growth. On the one hand, EGCG has the potential to impact a variety of diseases. As a powerful antioxidant and an antitumor agent, EGCG might have therapeutic benefit for those with diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, … Read more…
Can the bacteria inside of our guts affect hair loss? It’s possible. Studies now link changes to our gut bacteria (i.e., the microbiome) to hair loss disorders such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and maybe even androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss). In this article, we’ll dive into the science surrounding the microbiome, its connections to … Read more…
Vitamin B1 – also known as thiamin (or thiamine) – is part of the B-vitamin complex. Marketers claim that vitamin B1 can help support healthy hair growth, reduce hair shedding, and even prevent hair loss. Then again, marketers also make the same claims about B-vitamins like biotin, niacin, and vitamin B12. And typically, the claims … Read more…