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2018
Oral supplementation with a nutraceutical for hair and scalp health: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
Ablon G, Kogan S
Published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of a marine-protein and botanical oral supplement measuring hair growth, shedding and scalp condition.
Key Findings
Supplemented participants showed significant increases in terminal hairs and reduced shedding versus placebo at six months.
Conclusions
Nutraceutical supplementation can improve hair and scalp measures in thinning hair.
Limitations
Industry-sponsored; proprietary blend obscures active ingredient.
Outcomes Measured
Supplemented participants showed significant increases in terminal hairs and reduced shedding versus placebo at six months
Study Details
Year:2018
Sample Size:96
Duration:24 weeks
Quality Score:5/10
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