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Probiotics found to promote hair growth and control dandruff – meta analysis via Cosmetics Design Asia

20 June 2024

Researchers have found evidence supporting the potential benefits of probiotics in improving hair health, specifically in terms of dandruff control and hair growth.

Researchers in Korea conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and pre-clinical trials. They found that probiotics have shown potential in improving hair growth and controlling dandruff through modulation of the immune pathway and gut-hair axis. This research was supported by the Technology Transfer and Commercialization Program through the INNOPOLIS Foundation funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT.

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