Hello. I'm a pharmacist Jinny.
As you enter menopause, are you worried about the thinning of your hair? In fact, during menopause, the loss of estrogen accelerates hair shedding, which can lead to hair loss.
Female hair loss has very limited treatment options, unlike men, because there is a risk of various side effects when taking hair loss medications. For example, minoxidil, one of the most popular ingredients for hair loss medications, can cause rapid hypotension when taken, which can lead to headaches, lethargy, and even fainting.
Propecia has also been controversial because it can cause severe depression when taken. In particular, people over the age of 45 had a 3.47 times greater risk of experiencing mental health problems when taking Propecia [1].
So, today, I would like to introduce one ingredient that can be safely consumed by women and has been confirmed to be effective in improving hair loss through human application tests. It's called pea extract, Anagain™. So, let's take a look at the research and tell you how Anagain affects hair health.
Unlike men, female hair loss is characterized by hair loss that is maintained and hair loss occurs mainly in the crown of the head. In general, if you lose more than 100 hairs a day, you may have hair loss.
However, studies have shown that Anagain reduces the number of hair shedding. According to a clinical trial published in the renowned journal Phytotherapy Research, 23 volunteers aged 46~60 years were given 100mg/day of Anagain to reduce hair loss [2].
"After 2 months of treatment with pea extract (Anagain™), 95% of participants experienced a reduction in hair loss."
The reason why anagain can have these benefits is because it stimulates the genes that make hair grow.
FGF7 refers to a gene in the fibroblast growth factor* family of genes that are involved in various biological processes, including cell growth and tissue repair. It is mainly studied in the academic world in relation to hair development. The noggin gene is responsible for inhibiting BMP-4. BMP-4 refers to a substance that inhibits the growth phase of hair and has an effect on the length and thickness of the hair [3].
*Fibroblast growth factor: A growth factor that stimulates fibroblasts and induces strong proliferation
In the same study described above, Anagain was shown to have a positive effect on hair growth by stimulating FGF7 and noggin gene expression [4].
"In addition to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, pea extract (Anagain™) has been shown to have a direct effect on hair growth by stimulating FGF7 and noggin gene expression, which are important for the induction of new hair."
Today, we're going to look at the hair-related benefits of Anagain™ through research. Since female hair loss is greatly influenced by dietary habits and environmental changes, it is very important to follow lifestyle habits to prevent or prevent hair loss from progressing further in daily life.
For example, it is recommended to rinse your hair under running water for at least 3 minutes because if you don't rinse it properly after washing it, the chemicals in the shampoo can remain on your scalp and cause hair loss. In addition, brushing your hair frequently with a comb can also help prevent hair loss by improving blood circulation to the scalp.
So, I hope you have a healthy day in body and mind. It was Jinny.
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