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BalanceBlend

Fairhaven Health
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(105 ratings)
Iodine 150 mcg
Manganese 2 mg
Selenium 70 mcg
Biotin 300 mcg
Molybdenum 75 mcg
Chromium 120 mcg
Vitamin K 80 mcg
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Score62
Active B vitamins and broad micronutrients are useful, but the opaque proprietary blend blocks evaluation of the product’s targeted purpose. Cost and a three-capsule serving add further trade-offs.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
General Health
Immunity

Score 62

Active B vitamins and broad micronutrients are useful, but the opaque proprietary blend blocks evaluation of the product’s targeted purpose. Cost and a three-capsule serving add further trade-offs.
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Analysis

The three-capsule serving supplies a broad vitamin profile with methylfolate, methylcobalamin, riboflavin 5-phosphate, pyridoxal 5-phosphate, vitamin D3, vitamin K1, and several trace minerals. Those forms create a capable micronutrient base for general maintenance.

The 495 mg proprietary blend is not broken into ingredients and amounts in the supplied data. That makes the detoxification and targeted balance claims impossible to assess and prevents a complete interaction review.

The formula is more convincing as a broad multivitamin than as a specialized detox product. Three capsules, repeated thiamine listings, a low copper-to-zinc amount, and a relatively high serving cost reduce its practicality.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking active-form B vitamins
  • Users who want broad trace-mineral coverage
  • People willing to verify the proprietary blend on the current label
Best for
  • General micronutrient maintenance
  • Active B-vitamin intake
  • Vitamin C and trace-mineral coverage

Pros

  • Uses methylfolate and methylcobalamin
  • Includes active riboflavin and vitamin B6 forms
  • Provides vitamin D3 and vitamin K1
  • Covers iodine, selenium, chromium, and molybdenum

Cons

  • Uses an opaque 495 mg proprietary blend
  • Repeats thiamine entries
  • Requires three capsules per serving
  • Offers weak value for the level of disclosure

Warnings

  • The undisclosed proprietary blend prevents a complete medication and allergy review; verify every ingredient on the current package before use.
  • Vitamin K1 can conflict with warfarin dosing, so users taking warfarin should keep intake consistent and follow clinical guidance.
  • The 150 mcg iodine amount may need supervision with thyroid disease or thyroid medicine.

Nutrient quality

76 High impact

The micronutrients are meaningful, but the large proprietary blend cannot be assessed by ingredient. Vitamin D and vitamin E are substantial but not clearly excessive, while hidden blend contents limit a full safety check.

Ingredient transparency

49 Lower impact

Named vitamins and minerals have amounts, but the proprietary blend is disclosed only as a total. The large proprietary blend hides its component ingredients and doses.

Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The favorable rating is supported by a moderate review base. No review text is available to assess recurring complaints or firsthand results.

Value for money

62 Moderate impact

Good nutrient forms support the cost, but the hidden blend lowers assessable quality. Serving value is fair because a major part of the formula cannot be judged.

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Goals

General Health
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportA- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Folate · 680 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 6 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgVitamin K · 80 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 300 mg

Broad vitamin and trace-mineral coverage is well aligned with filling common nutritional gaps. Active B vitamins, vitamin D3, natural vitamin E, and L-selenomethionine strengthen the foundation.

Most nutrients use clear forms and amounts, although B12 and selenium are modest for higher needs. A sizable proprietary blend prevents assessment of its individual ingredients and weakens an otherwise transparent formula. Vitamin K1 can counteract warfarin and other vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants, so users of those medicines should keep intake consistent and coordinate changes with their prescriber.

Study evidence
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin K Supportive 34 studies
Immunity
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportA- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Vitamin C · 300 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 1500 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgSelenium · 70 mcg

Vitamins A, C, and D3 with zinc and selenium provide broad, direct immune support. Zinc reaches the preferred amount, while vitamin D3 is substantial and the selenium form is well absorbed.

Vitamin C remains below the focused threshold but still contributes meaningfully. A 495 mg proprietary blend hides its ingredients and doses, reducing confidence in the otherwise high-quality multivitamin base.

Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Folate · 680 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 6 mcgVitamin B6 · 4 mgMolybdenum · 75 mcgSelenium · 70 mcgVitamin E · 40 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 300 mgRiboflavin · 3.4 mg

Selenium, molybdenum, active B vitamins, and antioxidants provide useful detoxification cofactors. Trace cofactors reach nutritional amounts, but hidden botanicals cannot be checked for effective dosing.

A proprietary blend and general-purpose nutrient design prevent the formula from functioning as a focused liver product. The micronutrients are broadly compatible, though the hidden blend makes the intended detox strategy unclear.

Study evidence
Molybdenum Adverse 1 study
Selenium Supportive 10 studies
Energy
Essential Energy Nutrients
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportC CoverageD- Formula Quality
Iodine · 150 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgVitamin B5 · 10 mgRiboflavin · 3.4 mgThiamin · 3 mgVitamin B12 · 6 mcg

B vitamins and iodine support metabolic and thyroid-related energy processes. Several active vitamin forms improve nutrient quality.

B12 and most B vitamins remain below focused energy thresholds, while a large proprietary blend hides the main specialized actives. The formula appears designed for hormonal balance rather than dependable energy support.

Study evidence
Iodine Adverse 3 studies
Hair Health
Healthy Hair Growth Cycle
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC Strength of SupportC- CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Biotin · 300 mcgVitamin D · 40 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 300 mg

Vitamin C, vitamin D3, natural vitamin E, zinc, selenium, active folate, and d-biotin support follicle nutrition. The biotin amount is modest for targeted use, while zinc reaches a useful maintenance level.

A large proprietary blend prevents assessment of much of the formula. The nutrient base is relevant but lacks disclosed structural proteins or a clearly dosed hormonal active.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin C Mixed 5 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
 1500 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 300 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
 40 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
 40 mg
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
 80 mcg
Thiamine (Vitamin B1, Thiamine Hydrochloride)
 3 mg
Riboflavin (Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium)
 3.4 mg
Niacin (Inositol Hexaniacinate)
 20 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
 4 mg
Folate (L-5 Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium)
 680 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
 6 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin)
 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
 10 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
 150 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
 15 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
 70 mcg
Copper (Copper Sulfate)
 0.5 mg
Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)
 2 mg
Chromium (Chromium Picolinate)
 120 mcg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)
 75 mcg
Proprietary Blend
495 mg
Women Women 50+ Women 18–50 Menopause
Report overview
Iodine (Potassium Iodide) · 150 mcg OverallScore93
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC+ Value

Potassium iodide provides a stable, water-soluble iodine source without marine contamination concerns. The clearly stated daily amount matches routine maintenance and remains comfortably below the upper intake limit. The serving is moderately priced, and a meaningful selenium dose partly justifies the cost.

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Manganese (Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) · 2 mg OverallScore80
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

An amino acid chelate suggests favorable manganese absorption, although the exact amino acid ligand is not named. The 2 mg elemental amount supports maintenance and remains well below excessive intake. A mid-high serving cost is only partly justified by the wider multi-ingredient formula.

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Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) · 70 mcg OverallScore72
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
L-selenomethionine provides a highly bioavailable organic source with clear isomer disclosure. The dose is modest for a targeted selenium goal but retains a wide safety margin. Cost efficiency is poor when standardized to a full selenium amount. Value from the broader multi-ingredient formula may still matter beyond selenium alone.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Association of vitamin K with cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Chen HG; Sheng LT; Zhang YB; Cao AL; Lai YW; Kunutsor SK; Jiang L; Pan A · European journal of nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis222,592 participants21 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin K
  2. Vitamin K status, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality: a participant-level meta-analysis of 3 US cohorts.
    Shea MK; Barger K; Booth SL; Matuszek G; Cushman M; Benjamin EJ; Kritchevsky SB; Weiner DE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis3,891 participants3 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin K
  3. Vitamin K intake and all-cause and cause specific mortality.
    Zwakenberg SR; den Braver NR; Engelen AIP; Feskens EJM; Vermeer C; Boer JMA; Verschuren WMM; van der Schouw YT; Beulens JWJ · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2018
    Cohort study33,289 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  4. Human molybdenum exposure risk in industrial regions of China: New critical effect indicators and reference dose.
    Kuang HX; Li MY; Zeng XW; Chen D; Zhou Y; Zheng T; Xiang MD; Wu QZ; Chen XC; Dong GH; Yu YJ · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2024
    Cross-sectional study2,267 participantsDetoxification forMolybdenum
  5. Supplementation with selenium can influence nausea, fatigue, physical, renal, and liver function of children and adolescents with cancer.
    Vieira ML; Fonseca FL; Costa LG; Beltrame RL; Chaves CM; Cartum J; Alves SI; Azzalis LA; Junqueira VB; Pereria EC; Rocha KC · Journal of medicinal food · 2015
    Randomized trialDetoxification forSelenium
  6. [Selenium and oxidative stress in cancer patients].
    Gorozhanskaia ÉG; Sviridova SP; Dobrovol'skaia MM; Zybrikhina GN; Kashnia ShR · Biomeditsinskaia khimiia · 2014
    Single-arm trial40 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  7. Comprehensive Insights into the Health Effects of Selenium Exposure and Supplementation Among the Chinese Community Middle-Aged and Elderly: a Combined Retrospective Cohort Study and Intervention Study.
    Li C; Peng X; Zheng J; Shi K; Qin L; Yang Q; Wang Z; Liu Y; Huang L · Biological trace element research · 2024
    Other40 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  8. Heavy metals and metalloids exposure and liver function in Chinese adults - A nationally representative cross-sectional study.
    Wang S; Lyu Y; Ji S; Liu N; Wu B; Zhao F; Li Z; Qu Y; Zhu Y; Xie L; Li Y; Zhang Z; Song H; Hu X; Qiu Y; Zheng X; Zhang W; Yang Y; Li F; Cai J; Zhu Y; Cao Z; Tan F; Shi X · Environmental research · 2024
    Cross-sectional study9,445 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  9. Selenium-Biofortified Strawberries Improve Glucose Homeostasis and Hepatic Function: A 30-Day Randomized Controlled Trial in Healthy Adults.
    Vasto S; Di Rosa L; Ferrantelli V; Fiore AS; Giordano CP; Cannizzaro A; Sabatino L; Macaluso A; Caldarella R; Caldara GF; Baldassano S · Nutrients · 2026
    Randomized trial35 participantsDetoxification forSelenium
  10. Association of radioactive iodine treatment with survivorship symptoms and primary care utilisation in women of reproductive age with thyroid cancer: a retrospective cohort study.
    Devanarayan P; Hartman M; Partin M · Family medicine and community health · 2026
    Cohort study10,882 participantsEnergy forIodine
  11. Energy level and fatigue after surgery for thyroid cancer: A population-based study of patient-reported outcomes.
    Hughes DT; Reyes-Gastelum D; Kovatch KJ; Hamilton AS; Ward KC; Haymart MR · Surgery · 2020
    Cohort study2,584 participantsEnergy forIodine
  12. Health-Related Quality of Life in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study From Turkey.
    Gültekin A; Kahraman MY; Şengöz T; Şimşek FS · Head & neck · 2026
    Cross-sectional study202 participantsEnergy forIodine
  13. Associations of selenium status with all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.
    Cui Z; Xie R; Lu X; Schomburg L; Brenner H; Schöttker B · Redox biology · 2025
    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  14. Dietary Antioxidants, Circulating Antioxidant Concentrations, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Observational Studies.
    Jayedi A; Rashidy-Pour A; Parohan M; Zargar MS; Shab-Bidar S · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2019
    Meta-analysis507,251 participants41 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  15. The efficacy and safety of selenium supplementation versus placebo in the treatment of Graves' orbitopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Sharabati I; Qafesha RM; Hindawi MD; Amro S; Ayesh BM · Clinical endocrinology · 2024
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  16. Associations of plasma metal concentrations with the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in Chinese adults.
    Shi L; Yuan Y; Xiao Y; Long P; Li W; Yu Y; Liu Y; Liu K; Wang H; Zhou L; Yang H; Li X; He M; Wu T · Environment international · 2021
    Cohort study6,155 participantsGeneral Health forSelenium
  17. Updates on clinical studies of selenium supplementation in radiotherapy.
    Puspitasari IM; Abdulah R; Yamazaki C; Kameo S; Nakano T; Koyama H · Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2015
    Systematic review16 studies pooledGeneral Health forSelenium
  18. Dietary vitamin K intake associates with reduced all-cause mortality in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients.
    Huang Y; Zhu X; Han L; Hu H · Scientific reports · 2025
    Cohort study7,857 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  19. The Effect of Topical Vitamin K1 on the Treatment of Cetuximab-Induced Skin Rashes in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients.
    Roayaei M; Rezaei M; Najafizade N · Advanced biomedical research · 2024
    Randomized trial49 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  20. Effect of vitamin K on improving post‑kidney transplant outcomes: a meta‑analysis.
    Sun Z; Zhu K; Liang G; Yan F; Chao S; Jia L; Niu Y · Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2023
    Meta-analysis7 studies pooledGeneral Health forVitamin K
  21. Vitamin K1 intake is associated with lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in community-dwelling older Australian women.
    Dupuy M; Radavelli-Bagatini S; Zhong L; Dalla Via J; Zhu K; Blekkenhorst LC; Bondonno NP; Linneberg A; Bellinge JW; Schultz C; Courtney W; Prince RL; Hodgson JM; Lewis JR; Sim M · Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD · 2024
    Cohort study1,436 participantsGeneral Health forVitamin K
  22. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  23. Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
    Schulpis KH; Karikas GA; Tjamouranis J; Regoutas S; Tsakiris S · Epilepsia · 2001
    Clinical trial125 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  24. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
    Coerdt KM; Goggins CA; Khachemoune A · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2021
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  25. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  26. Hair Loss After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Zhang W; Fan M; Wang C; Mahawar K; Parmar C; Chen W; Yang W; Global Bariatric Research Collaborative · Obesity surgery · 2021
    Meta-analysis2,538 participants18 studies pooledHair Health forFolate
  27. Quantitative Analysis of Selected Circulating Hematological Biomarkers, Essential Minerals, Vitamins, and Thyroid Hormones in Females Affected by Hair Loss.
    Al-Fawaeir S; Al-Odat I · Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
    Case-control study200 participantsHair Health forFolate
  28. Twelve weeks of protracted venous infusion of fluorouracil (5-FU) is as effective as 6 months of bolus 5-FU and folinic acid as adjuvant treatment in colorectal cancer.
    Saini A; Norman AR; Cunningham D; Chau I; Hill M; Tait D; Hickish T; Iveson T; Lofts F; Jodrell D; Ross PJ; Oates J · British journal of cancer · 2003
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  29. Role of oxaliplatin combined with 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid in the first- and second-line treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
    Jonker D; Rumble RB; Maroun J; Gastrointestinal Cancer Disease Site Groupof Cancer Care Ontario’s Program in Evidence-Based Care · Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2012
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  30. Phase I-II study of vinorelbine in combination with 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid as first-line chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer: a regimen with a low subjective toxic burden.
    Nolè F; de Braud F; Aapro M; Minchella I; De Pas TM; Zampino MG; Monti S; Andreoni G; Goldhirsch A · Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology · 1997
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  31. Beyond Efficacy: 0.6% Selenium Disulfide Shampoo Matches 2% Ketoconazole for Seborrheic Dermatitis with Superior Cosmesis.
    Farris PK; Barbosa V; Houshman EB; Kovylkina N · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2026
    Randomized trial87 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  32. Selenium Disulfide-based shampoo applied for 4 weeks significantly improves dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
    Turcu G; Artenie C; Nowicka D; Arenbergerová M; Lazaridou E; Khobzei K; Ataseven A; Part M; Leclerc-Mercier S · European journal of dermatology : EJD · 2023
    Observational study1,407 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  33. A Comparative Randomized Clinical Study Assessing the Efficacy of a 1% Selenium Disulfide-Based Shampoo versus 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis.
    Barbosa V; Melo DF; Vañó-Galván S; Lutchmanen-Kolanthan V; Sant'Anna B; Leclerc-Mercier S; Reygagne P · Skin appendage disorders · 2025
    Randomized trial64 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  34. Changes of serum trace elements level in patients with alopecia areata: A meta-analysis.
    Jin W; Zheng H; Shan B; Wu Y · The Journal of dermatology · 2018
    Meta-analysis764 participantsHair Health forSelenium
  35. Scientific opinion on the tolerable upper intake level for selenium.
    EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA); Turck D; Bohn T; Castenmiller J; de Henauw S; Hirsch-Ernst KI; Knutsen HK; Maciuk A; Mangelsdorf I; McArdle HJ; Peláez C; Pentieva K; Siani A; Thies F; Tsabouri S; Vinceti M; Aggett P; Crous Bou M; Cubadda F; Ciccolallo L; de Sesmaisons Lecarré A; Fabiani L; Titz A; Naska A · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2023
    Systematic reviewHair Health forSelenium
  36. Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
    Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
    Narrative reviewHair Health forVitamin C
  37. Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.
    Ba Y; Shen L; Peng X; Zhang Y; Wang J · Medicine · 2024
    Methods validation study201,019 participantsHair Health forVitamin C
  38. Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers.
    Liu CS; Chen HW; Lii CK; Tsai CS; Kuo CL; Wei YH · Environmental and molecular mutagenesis · 2002
    Observational studyHair Health forVitamin C
  39. Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors.
    Hawkes JA; Lewis DM; Mama J; Murray J · International journal of cosmetic science · 2026
    Methods validation studyHair Health forVitamin C
  40. A Zinc Sulphate-Resistant Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Patient with a Novel Mutation in SLC39A4 Gene.
    Kilic M; Taskesen M; Coskun T; Gürakan F; Tokatli A; Sivri HS; Dursun A; Schmitt S; Küry S · JIMD reports · 2013
    Case reportHair Health forVitamin C
  41. Effects of tocotrienol supplementation on hair growth in human volunteers.
    Beoy LA; Woei WJ; Hay YK · Tropical life sciences research · 2014
    Randomized trial38 participantsHair Health forVitamin E
  42. Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Zhou L; Zhu W; Chen Y · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,658 participants19 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin E
  43. Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements for Treating Hair Loss: A Systematic Review.
    Drake L; Reyes-Hadsall S; Martinez J; Heinrich C; Huang K; Mostaghimi A · JAMA dermatology · 2023
    Systematic review30 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin E
  44. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  45. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  46. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  47. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  48. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  49. Effects of selenium supplementation on selenoprotein gene expression and response to influenza vaccine challenge: a randomised controlled trial.
    Goldson AJ; Fairweather-Tait SJ; Armah CN; Bao Y; Broadley MR; Dainty JR; Furniss C; Hart DJ; Teucher B; Hurst R · PloS one · 2011
    Randomized trial119 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  50. Effect of selenium on immune response against hepatitis B vaccine with accelerated method in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus patients.
    Janbakhsh A; Mansouri F; Vaziri S; Sayad B; Afsharian M; Rahimi M; Shahebrahimi K; Salari F · Caspian journal of internal medicine · 2013
    Randomized trial62 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  51. Chemoprevention trial of human hepatitis with selenium supplementation in China.
    Yu SY; Li WG; Zhu YJ; Yu WP; Hou C · Biological trace element research · 1990
    Non-randomized trial20,847 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  52. Selenium nanoparticles as adjunctive therapy in sepsis: A pilot randomized clinical trial.
    Gu WJ; Huang W; Zhao FZ; Yuan XK; Jin K; Chen JL; Zhang CY; Huang Y; He L; Zhuang H; Yin HY; Chen T · Drug resistance updates : reviews and commentaries in antimicrobial and anticancer chemotherapy · 2026
    Randomized trial70 participantsImmunity forSelenium
  53. Selenium supplementation in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis decreases thyroid peroxidase antibodies concentrations.
    Gärtner R; Gasnier BC; Dietrich JW; Krebs B; Angstwurm MW · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2002
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