Womens Balance by Nutrafol Form Capsules Serving 4 capsules Third-party tested Yes Dietary Gluten-free, GMO-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free, Gelatin-free Pros & Cons Pros & Cons Pros Clinically studied formula designed specifically for women 45+ with thinning hair* Includes vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and botanicals that support hair health* Addresses multiple factors that influence hair growth, including oxidative stress* Cons Includes a propriety blend Not considered a complete multivitamin While Nutrafol Womens Balance isnt a traditional multivitamin, it provides a variety of vitamins, minerals, and bioactive ingredients that support overall nutrition while targeting a common concern for women in midlife: hair thinning.* What makes it unique: The formula includes nutrients like vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and selenium, alongside ingredients such as marine collagen peptides, ashwagandha, saw palmetto, curcumin, and astaxanthin.* It includes two proprietary blends designed to support multiple factors involved in hair health, including stress, oxidative stress, and hormonal changes associated with aging.* Nutrafol also has clinical research behind its formula: in a 6-month clinical study,2 participants taking Nutrafol Womens Balance experienced significant hair growth compared with those taking a placebo.* Downsides: Because Nutrafol is a targeted hair health supplement, it doesnt provide the same comprehensive vitamin and mineral coverage as a dedicated multivitamin
Blood 76(Suppl 1):334a, 1990
Heres what the paper actually says: In mammalian cells, zinc deficiency is accompanied by a glutathione depletion
This phenomenon is known as induced systemic resistance (ISR) (Pieterse et al., 2014)
