Algae To Treat Hair Loss And Hair Growth

[bekeero]

Algae and Hair Growth
This week, South Korea scientists from Jeju National University published a very interesting study (based on work done in animals) titled “Undariopsis peterseniana promotes hair growth by the activation of Wnt/β-Catenin and ERK pathways“. Undariopsis peterseniana is a type of edible algae (singular = alga). Apparently, it helps scalp hair growth via a number of mechanisms:

• Opening the ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channel.
• Decreasing 5α-reductase activity.
• Increasing the proliferation of dermal papilla cells via the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin and ERK pathways.
• Increasing the levels of various cell cycle proteins.

Moreover, some of the same scientists involved in this study also did another one in 2013 that found the shige sinicola alga to benefit hair growth. And in 2012, some of the same scientists found the grateloupia elliptica seaweed to also benefit hair growth in animals. Note that all seaweed are considered to be algae (but the reverse is not true

 

[feelsbad]

Yes it seems that a few algae show promise for hair growth. I believe saccharia japonica showed potential as well. The only problem is finding a source; I've never found any available for purchase

 

[warner8]

Yes it seems that a few algae show promise for hair growth. I believe saccharia japonica showed potential as well. The only problem is finding a source; I've never found any available for purchase

exactly , you cant find these species of sea weed mentioned in the study for sale to use