Plantur 39 - to stop menopausal hair loss?

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The discussion centers on the effectiveness of Plantur 39, a product marketed to prevent menopausal hair loss. Participants explore claims regarding its active ingredients, particularly a phyto-caffeine complex, and question the validity of the supporting research.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the effectiveness of Plantur 39 and its claims regarding hair loss prevention, particularly in menopausal women.
  • Concerns are raised about the lack of credible studies supporting the product's claims, with one participant describing the research as "fluff."
  • Another participant mentions the need to provide explanations regarding the product's validity when questioned by others.
  • References to studies on caffeine's effects on hair follicles are provided, with skepticism about whether these studies are relevant to the claims made by Plantur 39.
  • One participant suggests that caffeine may block the damaging effects of DHT on hair follicles, indicating a potential mechanism of action.

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Participants express skepticism about the validity of the claims made by Plantur 39, with no consensus on the effectiveness of the product or the reliability of the research cited.

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Limitations include the unclear nature of the studies referenced, potential language barriers in accessing research, and the lack of detailed information on the clinical trials supporting the product's claims.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring treatments for menopausal hair loss, those evaluating the efficacy of hair care products, and participants in discussions about the scientific validity of commercial health claims.

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Marketed to stop menopausal hair loss, has it been shown to be effective?

http://www.plantur39.ca/en/
Hope for women suffering from hair loss
Phyto-caffeine complex against hair loss discovered – Clinical tests prove its effect


In collaboration with the dermatological institute of the University Clinic Jena, Dr. Wolff R&D has discovered novel properties of caffeine, which can prevent the negative effect of testosterone in the hair root.
The Dr. Wolff laboratories developed and patented a new phyto-caffeine complex especially against hair loss in women after menopause, which contains caffeine, zinc and niacin as well as an active ingredient combination from phytoflavonoids of the soy plant and black cohosh (Cimicifuga).
 
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What study? I looked at their "research" page and it was all fluff.
 
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They are running a commercial on the television, so I'm expecting people to come to me and ask about the validity. Sure I have a hard head and likely the research is fluff, but I'll have to come up with a good explanation when I'm asked why it would not be effective.
 
I looked and couldn't find the "study".
 
Their claim of penetration could be based on this
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18523412

another company claiming the same?
http://www.anagen.net/caffeine3.htm

using
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=17396054

How much you want to bet that is the referred to study - probably only a clinical 1 trial

The other question is, does caffeine hinder hair loss and.or promote rejuvination of hair follicles

best I can do.
Hope it helps

PS: reseach centre, but Germain language looks easy :smile:
http://ccp-berlin.org/
 
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Thanks 256! it seems there was a study that showed direct applications of caffeine to the scalp helps blocks the damaging effects of DHT. I guess I will crush up some caffeine pills and add it to my hair lotion!