Growing evidence of the beneficial effects of a marine protein‐based dietary supplement for treating hair loss

Hornfeldt, Carl S.

doi:10.1111/jocd.12400

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“…They found the treatment group exhibited increases in total hair count, total hair density, and terminal hair density, in addition to improved visual assessment of hair growth by study investigators [96]. Additionally, key reviews by Hornfeldt et al in 2015 andHornfeldt in 2018 further details an open-label pilot study by Stephens et al and numerous subsequent randomized, double-blind, control trials, investigating the ability of an oral marine formulation, particularly Viviscal ® (Lifes2good, Inc., Chicago, IL), to treat hair thinning in both males and females [97,98]. These studies utilized oral marine supplement containing shark and mollusk powder, silica, and acerola cherry-based Vitamin C, biotin, and zinc [97,98].…”

Section: Marine Supplements For Treating Hair Lossmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In addition to cell culture and murine models, clinical studies have also been conducted testing the efficacy of marine nutraceuticals in treating various forms of hair loss [96,97,98]. Ablon et al utilized a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the ability of a marine supplement to treat thinning hair in men [96].…”

Section: Marine Supplements For Treating Hair Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Additionally, key reviews by Hornfeldt et al in 2015 andHornfeldt in 2018 further details an open-label pilot study by Stephens et al and numerous subsequent randomized, double-blind, control trials, investigating the ability of an oral marine formulation, particularly Viviscal ® (Lifes2good, Inc., Chicago, IL), to treat hair thinning in both males and females [97,98]. These studies utilized oral marine supplement containing shark and mollusk powder, silica, and acerola cherry-based Vitamin C, biotin, and zinc [97,98]. Collectively in these studies, subjects receiving the marine treatment displayed overall greater increases in amount of hair and hair diameter, with additional improvement in self-reported hair volume, scalp coverage, hair shine, and other Quality of Life and Self-Assessment measurements [97,98].…”

Section: Marine Supplements For Treating Hair Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hair loss: A review of the role of food bioactive compounds

Wei¹,

Martirosyan²

2019

Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease

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Background: The impact that hair loss has on an individual's psychological wellness, and subsequent quality of life, is widespread and long lasting. The current standard treatments for hair loss include surgery and medications, ranging from over-the-counter treatments to corticosteroid injections and immunosuppressants. Unfortunately, these current treatments are either expensive, invasive, or have extremely negative side effects. Recently, the role of vitamins, minerals, and functional foods with their associated bioactive compounds, have gained increasing recognition as a potential means to address this issue. Some of these compounds have been shown to decrease the risk of specific forms of hair loss, particularly alopecia, a form of balding that results due from an autoimmune disorder. These include experimental studies using black raspberry extract and egg yolks as well as epidemiological studies using Mediterranean diets and various micronutrients. Other compounds have been shown to promote hair growth on a more general scale, including in vivo studies using rice bran extract and mouse models using red ginseng oil and annurca apple polyphenols. This review identifies key hair growth promoting vitamins, minerals, and functional foods, as well as summarizes the relevant mechanisms of action of these compounds that have been elucidated. Knowledge regarding the effects of these nutriceuticals on reducing hair loss is rapidly expanding. However, it is imperative that further research be done in order to delineate mechanisms of actions for all compounds related to managing and treating hair loss and subsequently integrate these dietary modifications into clinical treatment recommendations for hair loss.Keywords: Hair loss, alopecia, berry extract, mediterranean diet, rice bran, ginseng, annurca apple, thuja orientalis, marine supplement, honey, egg yolk, functional foods, bioactive compounds

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Section: Marine Supplements For Treating Hair Lossmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Marine Supplements For Treating Hair Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Marine Supplements For Treating Hair Lossmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hair loss: A review of the role of food bioactive compounds

Wei¹,

Martirosyan²

2019

Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease

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“…Two double‐blind, placebo‐controlled studies have observed that this supplement can increase the number of terminal hairs in women with thinning hair (32%‐211% increase) after 3 months of treatment and improve self‐assessment scores. The beneficial effects of this formulation have been observed for 180 days …”

Section: Therapeuticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The beneficial effects of this formulation have been observed for 180 days. [47][48][49][50][51][52] Other miscellaneous nutraceuticals include those with DHT-inhibitory activity (ß-sitosterol, biochanin A, polysorbate 60, serenoa repens, curcuma aeruginosa, biochanin A), anti-inflammatory activity (ketoconazole, roxithromycin, zinc pyrithione), improved perifollicular vascularization (glyceroloxyesters and silicium, niacin derivatives, prostaglandins), and improved hair follicle nutrition (amino acids, vitamins, trace elements). 53 Other products include hibiscus, oral marine extract, melatonin, oral millet seed, proanthocyanidins, red ginseng, tretinoin, and valproic acid, which demonstrate limited evidence in the literature.…”

Section: Ther Apeuti C Smentioning

confidence: 99%

The psychological and aesthetic impact of age‐related hair changes in females

Ahluwalia

Fabi

2019

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background While dermatologists focus on practices to promote anti‐aging, thinning hair that frames a more rejuvenated face can affect age perception and cosmesis. Objectives To characterize the effects of age‐related hair changes on age determination and perceived attractiveness. Methods A search was conducted for articles on intrinsic and extrinsic aging as it relates to hair. Key studies on the hair aging process and its effects on self‐perception, confidence, and anti‐aging were reviewed. Results According to several studies, hair density peaks about 27 years of age or earlier and then decreases from the mid‐thirties onward. This serves as an opportunity to prevent or treat hair loss in a similar way we treat aging skin. Without optimizing appearance of hair, overall cosmesis to foster self‐perception can be curtailed despite multiple efforts to rejuvenate and restore the aging face. Conclusion The discrepancy between rejuvenated faces and thinner appearing hair that frames the face highlights the importance of a holistic approach to the anti‐aging consultation. To more comprehensively address the aesthetic patient, we need to promote awareness of the onset of these hair changes in order to incorporate prevention and therapeutic strategies to preserve hair to complement overall appearance.

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