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Soy beans contain unique isoflavones which may benefit our hair and other health areas.

Why Soybean and Soy Oil Are Must-Haves For Your Hair and Body

August 10, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Soy food products are trendy among health enthusiasts and those who have adopted plant-based diets. But they are more than just a trendy fad. Researchers find that soybean protein and...

Taking bamboo extract for the hair may improve collagen production, growth ability as well as the thickness and quality of the strands

Why Bamboo Extract May Be the Fountain of Youth For Your Hair

August 07, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Bamboo is considered to be the fastest-growing plant in the world. Another remarkable fact to know is that it also contains higher levels of organic silica beyond any other known...

Studies are supporting the potential of compounds found within the grape seed to benefit the hair.

How Grape Seed Extract Can Improve Your Hair and Body's Health Too

August 07, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Since the dawn of history, grapes have been consumed by humans across many different cultures, either as raw fruits or prepared as food products such as juice, jams and wine....

Researchers are studying the role of Methylsulfonylmethane aka MSM in hair health

What is Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and does it Help Hair Growth

July 28, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

What is MSM? Also known as dimethyl sulfone, methyl sulfone, and DMSO2 — is a colorless, crystalline substance that is an organic source of biologically active sulfur, exerting a direct...

Niacin which can be found in green leafy vegetables shows research evidence for being able to support healthier hair

Does Niacin Benefit the Hair? Find Out What Researchers Have To Say

July 28, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

What is Niacin? Is a water-soluble B Vitamin (B3) and an essential human nutrient. The primary role of Niacin is to turn food into energy needed by our cells. Unfortunately,...

Studies examining the effects of green tea extract on hair pay special attention to the active catechin, EGCG. Green tea benefits for hair were observed in the inhibition of 5a-reductase (2).

Green Tea For Hair Health: How The Ancient Chinese Unlocked The Secret Science of Green Tea

March 17, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Many are beginning to consider the benefits of green tea for hair health. The ancient Chinese first used green tea for medicinal purposes in Southwest China. As far back as...

The Scoop on Natural Beauty Products and Why Many of Them Don’t Work

October 09, 2019Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

The concept of using beauty products sourced from nature is alluring to many women. Intuitively, there’s something that just feels right and satisfying about choosing natural over unnatural products. Statistics...

Rice bran oil’s benefits for the hair may be due to its content of y-oryzanol.

Is Rice Bran for Hair Beauty and Growth Help or Hype?

August 12, 2019Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

In the beauty world, it seems that rice bran for hair is growing in popularity, either as an oil or product ingredient. There are plenty of hair and health benefits...

Synthetic Preservatives in Cosmetics: Parabens and formaldehyde-releasing compounds disrupt hormones and increase toxicity. Emulsifiers like PEG can cause dryness and contain carcinogenic 1,4 dioxane.

Toxins in Beauty Products, More Serious Than You Thought

October 15, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Many of us find ourselves constantly enamored with the magic offered by beauty products. They provide us with a sense of novelty, exploration, and new creative possibilities for reinventing the...

Niacin

September 08, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

What is Niacin? Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is a vitamin that plays a big role in healthy hair growth. One of the benefits of Niacin is that it...

Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2 found naturally in plants, grains, salmon, liver and dairy products.

Studies on the Relationship Between Riboflavin and Hair Loss

August 26, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is a yellow-colored water-soluble, heat-stable vitamin found naturally in plants, grains, and dairy products. Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is a yellow-colored...

Legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, and beans are a vegetarian option rich in cystine. Additionally, they contain other beneficial nutrients for hair such as iron, zinc, and biotin.

Should You Consider Cystine for Hair Growth?

August 11, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

What is Cystine? Cystine is an amino acid that is used as building blocks in the construction of the hair strands, as well as nails and skin structures. Research scientists...