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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,...

Rapunzel and Her Bandit Prince - Dr.UGro Gashee

June 05, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Like most people, they heard the story as kids. But never did they imagine that Rapunzel was a real woman—who worked hard to earn those locks with a magical secret...

What does the Smell of Your Hair Product Tell You? It Smells like an Herb because it is an Herb

June 01, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

The best smelling hair products might be the ones that feel the most familiar. Take a deep breath and draw it in. Upon taking the first sniff of topical Dr.UGro...

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...

For centuries the himba have used red ochre to protect their skin and hair from the harsh Namib desert sun

Red Ochre as a Skin and Hair Sunblock an Old Himba Discovery

March 12, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Circa 1800s, when the colonialists began "exploring" the harsh Namib desert, they were shocked to discover that there are people who call it home. Coming across the Himba residents of...

12 Ingredients for a DIY Hair Mask You Can Find In Your Kitchen

February 11, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

You've heard of DIY face masks, but the DIY hair mask can be an equally powerful tool when it comes to healthy hair maintenance. In this article, we'll explore 12...

Natural Scents: 6 Ways You'll Describe This Hair Product Once You Smell It

January 30, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

Natural Scents: 6 Ways You'll Describe This Hair Product Once You Smell It When it’s time to break into your first Dr. UGro™ Gashee products, you can expect your nostrils...

Maintaining healthy black hair can be much less challenging once you correctly identify you hair texture and curl pattern.

Hair Care Tips for Black Women: The Ultimate Guide

January 28, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD

The hair in black women has a tendency to break, is excessively sensitive to dryness and very difficult to tame. Black hair’s curly structure makes it more prone to damage...