Nutraceutical supplements may promote hair growth in women at midlife: Study
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Hair thinning is one of the many symptoms that accompanies the menopause transition. Roughly 40% of women over 60 will experience what's known as female pattern hair loss.
However, a new study suggests that a nutraceutical supplement may improve hair growth and quality. The study results will be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 22-25, 2021.
Hair shedding or thinning is a devastating reality for most women as they age, as it can have a strong impact on self-esteem and emotional well-being. Unfortunately, the therapeutic options on the market are limited.
The new study out of California suggests that a nutraceutical supplement — with nutrient-derived bioactive compounds derived from food sources — may effectively promote hair growth in peri-, menopausal, and postmenopausal women whose hormone changes are associated with decreased hair growth, as well as percentage of hairs and time spent in the anagen phase (when hair follicles form a new hair shaft). These findings offer hope for women near the menopause transition who are experiencing hair shedding or loss.
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