Plantur 39 - to stop menopausal hair loss?

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The discussion centers on the effectiveness of a product marketed to combat menopausal hair loss, specifically a phyto-caffeine complex developed by Dr. Wolff R&D. This complex includes caffeine, zinc, niacin, and phytoflavonoids from soy and black cohosh. Clinical tests conducted in collaboration with the University Clinic Jena suggest that caffeine can mitigate the adverse effects of testosterone on hair roots. However, skepticism arises regarding the validity of the research, with claims of insufficient scientific backing and concerns that the studies referenced may not be robust. Some participants express doubts about the product's efficacy and mention the need for credible studies to support the claims. There is also a discussion about the potential role of caffeine in promoting hair follicle rejuvenation and blocking DHT's damaging effects. Overall, while there are claims of effectiveness, the lack of substantial evidence raises questions about the product's reliability.
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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!
 

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