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.

CausticSymmetry Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:31 pm

Dermatol Res Pract. 2015;2015:841570. doi: 10.1155/2015/841570. Epub 2015 Mar 25.
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.

An oral marine protein supplement (MPS) is designed to promote hair growth in women with temporary thinning hair (Viviscal Extra Strength; Lifes2good, Inc., Chicago, IL). This double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessed the ability of MPS to promote terminal hair growth in adult women with self-perceived thinning hair associated with poor diet, stress, hormonal influences, or abnormal menstrual cycles. Adult women with thinning hair were randomized to receive MPS (N = 30) or placebo (N = 30) twice daily for 90 days. Digital images were obtained from a 4 cm(2) area scalp target area. Each subject's hair was washed and shed hairs were collected and counted. After 90 days, these measures were repeated and subjects completed Quality of Life and Self-Assessment Questionnaires. MPS-treated subjects achieved a significant increase in the number of terminal hairs within the target area (P < 0.0001) which was significantly greater than placebo (P < 0.0001). MPS use also resulted in significantly less hair shedding (P = 0.002) and higher total Self-Assessment (P = 0.006) and Quality of Life Questionnaires scores (P = 0.035). There were no reported adverse events. MPS promotes hair growth and decreases hair loss in women suffering from temporary thinning hair. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02297360.

CF Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:37 pm

http://www.viviscal.ca/viviscal-max-strength

Viviscal Supplement Facts

Serving Size 2 supplements Serving per box 30 days (60 supplements)

Tablet weight: 512 mg

Each tablet contains	Amount
Shark cartilage	250 mg
Oyster (oyster meat)	50 mg
Acerola cherry (Malpighia punicifolia, berries) (std. 25% Vitamin C)	120 mg
Silica (Equisetum arvense) Aerial parts	2.7 mg

Non medicinal Ingredients:
Glycerin, hydropropyl methycellulose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, orange flavouring, silicon dioxide.

theseeker86 Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:58 pm

I just had a look at the male version of it and what in it's ingredients is supposed to help? Zinc?

Ingredients: Shark Cartilage (From AminoMar C™) 377mg, Acerola Fruit Powder 10.6mg, Horsetail Extract 165mg, Millet Extract 50mg, Vitamin C 29mg and Zinc 7.5mg.

No before and after pictures for men either

CausticSymmetry Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:18 pm

Yes, this is really nothing new.

Point in fact, this product is significantly cheaper and does more or less the same thing (it is a highly digestible form of protein and contains some Omega-3.

http://www.iherb.com/Proper-Nutrition-Inc-Seacure-Hydrolyzed-White-Fish-Protein-180-Capsule-Blister-Pack/9305?=hil335

For some women, this can be enough...in fact inadequate protein sometimes is that one small thing that breaks their hair.

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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.

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.

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Re: 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.

Re: 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.