The efficacy of 3% minoxidil vs. combined 3% minoxidil and Korean red ginseng
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http://korea.ac.kr/do/MessageBoard/ArticleRead.do?id=4cf95c
A clinical research suggested that Korean red ginseng (KRG) was effective in both the prevention and treatment of alopecia.
Professor Sang-Wook Son of the Department of Dermatology and his team found that 131 alopecia patients who took 1g of KRG powder three times a day for twenty-four weeks did not contract either alopecia areata or male or female alopecia.
The results of a clinical trial appeared in a recent issue of the Journal of Ginseng Research (JGR).
The research team discovered that 40 male patients in the regime using KRG powder had 50 more hairs per 3㎠ of scalp compared with those in the comparison group, with the thickness of individual hairs increasing by 18% from 0.0675㎜ to 0.0797㎜. A study of 41 female patients found that those using a combination therapy of KRG+ topical ointment (3% minoxidil) experienced a rise in hair density to 115.05/㎠ from 101.68/㎠ in twenty-four weeks. KRG-only therapy also increased hair density from 95.50/㎠ to 107.38/㎠ in twenty-four weeks.
The research team determined that KRG’s ginsenoside-Rb1 and ginsenoside-Rg3 promoted hair growth. The team explained that female patients who were reluctant to use alopecia treatment because of side effects showed more distinct improvement when they received KRG together with topical ointment. The combination of steroid injection and KRG was also found to treat alopecia areata better than the use of treatment alone. Alopecia areata does not yet have any oral treatment.
Professor Son said, “This is the first clinical trial that has proved KRG’s effectiveness in improving alopecia, although there have been some animal experiments that found KRG to control apoptosis of follicular cells,” and added, “This study is significant because it discovered a safe supplement for treatment.”
A clinical research suggested that Korean red ginseng (KRG) was effective in both the prevention and treatment of alopecia.
Professor Sang-Wook Son of the Department of Dermatology and his team found that 131 alopecia patients who took 1g of KRG powder three times a day for twenty-four weeks did not contract either alopecia areata or male or female alopecia.
The results of a clinical trial appeared in a recent issue of the Journal of Ginseng Research (JGR).
The research team discovered that 40 male patients in the regime using KRG powder had 50 more hairs per 3㎠ of scalp compared with those in the comparison group, with the thickness of individual hairs increasing by 18% from 0.0675㎜ to 0.0797㎜. A study of 41 female patients found that those using a combination therapy of KRG+ topical ointment (3% minoxidil) experienced a rise in hair density to 115.05/㎠ from 101.68/㎠ in twenty-four weeks. KRG-only therapy also increased hair density from 95.50/㎠ to 107.38/㎠ in twenty-four weeks.
The research team determined that KRG’s ginsenoside-Rb1 and ginsenoside-Rg3 promoted hair growth. The team explained that female patients who were reluctant to use alopecia treatment because of side effects showed more distinct improvement when they received KRG together with topical ointment. The combination of steroid injection and KRG was also found to treat alopecia areata better than the use of treatment alone. Alopecia areata does not yet have any oral treatment.
Professor Son said, “This is the first clinical trial that has proved KRG’s effectiveness in improving alopecia, although there have been some animal experiments that found KRG to control apoptosis of follicular cells,” and added, “This study is significant because it discovered a safe supplement for treatment.”
2young2retire
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what r the properties of red ginseng. also its half life is? so now we know about decoflenac.tree oil and now RED GINSENG? i would like a minoxidil with better half life and all these. plus ascorbic acid to play it safe and be able to go to higher % than 5,
what you think? could we create such a topical?
what you think? could we create such a topical?
DesperateOne
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So the Koreans are also affected by hair loss? I thought those guys didn't care. About looks at all.
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Pretty sure people are more superficial over there and have sharp tongues when it comes to insulting eachothers appearance etc. Having the wrong head to body size ratio is a big deal for example :freak: Plastic surgery as an 18th birthday present isn't too unusual either from what I've read.
Ginsensoside inhibits TGF-beta2,
Topical/oral combo increased hair regeneration albeit in mice
http://www.mirabiotechnology.com/upload/2013219202654S037.pdf
Topical/oral combo increased hair regeneration albeit in mice
http://www.mirabiotechnology.com/upload/2013219202654S037.pdf
DesperateOne
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If it was only on rats then it's next to useless. From all the rat studies published related to hair loss it becomes apperant that rats grow hair with just about anything. Maybe it's a defense response I don't know, but it doesn't really translate well to humans.
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Is this from a North or South Korea? I think we should try to create a re-atomazation machine and fast.
DesperateOne
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I just found out that Korean red ginseng is insanely expensive.
DesperateOne
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Yes, my mistake, I meant to say Korean red ginseng extract, like the study suggests.
Hmm, amazon was recommending me to bulk packs, nvm, I think it can be bought in small containers at a reasonable price.
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South Korea, K-pop scene etc. I'm sure North Koreans have more to worry about than having plastic surgery to make their eye's look more "open" etc. Thanks for linking the pdf file shivers20
Ok, so you need 91 bottles of KRG from Swason at 686 euro, to complete the 24 weeks at 3g a day.
I think it's better to take this one in the long end:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/theSimmani-...698?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0ad24322
I think it's better to take this one in the long end:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/theSimmani-...698?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0ad24322
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-premium-full-spectrum-korean-red-ginseng-root-400-mg-90-caps
400mg/capsule, 90 capsules per bottle @ $2.49
8*400mg=3200mg. So 8 caps/day to get dosage.
90/8 = 11.25. So one bottle lasts 11.25 days
(24*7)/11.25 = 14.93. So you would need 15 bottles to complete 24 weeks at required dosage.
15*$2.49 = $37.35.
DesperateOne
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But that's not extract, it's not the same. Extract is much more consintrated.
No idea where you got this info from. Koreans are the most sensitive people when it comes to looks. Having wrong ratio of body, short height, obesity, baldness, small eyes, all affect how people treat you.
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Red ginseng extract is currently being sold at $50 for a month supply in Korea (50 ml per pack * 30 days). Considering not many people on this forum are living in Korea, the cost will spike up tremendously due to additional tax, markup, and international shipping.
Are you living in Korea? I'm living there and would be curious where you saw it
Thicker and boner. It's a done deal.
