A 3-Month, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Ability of an Extra-Strength Marine Protein Supplement to Promote Hair Growth and Decrease Shedding in Women with Self-Perceived Thinning Hair
Table 1
Changes in hair growth and hair diameter.
MPS,
Baseline
Day 90
Significance*
Mean terminal hair count (SD)
178.3 (7.8)
235.8 (18.4)
Mean vellus hair count (SD)
19.6 (2.1)
21.2 (2.2)
Mean terminal hair diameter, mm (SD)
0.062 (0.009)
0.063 (0.009)
= NS
Mean shed hair counts (SD)
27.1 (26.6)
16.5 (14.4)
Placebo,
Baseline
Day 90
Significance*
Mean terminal hairs (SD)
178.2 (9.6)
180.9 (18.8)
= NS
Mean vellus hairs (SD)
19.8 (1.7)
20.0 (1.9)
= NS
Mean terminal hair diameter, mm (SD)
0.063 (0.009)
0.062 (0.008)
= NS
Mean shed hair counts (SD)
23.4 (25.5)
21.9 (20.8)
= NS
*Repeated measures ANOVA across study days contrasts per treatment group; NS, not significant. Baseline versus 90 days.