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Androgenic alopecia is associated with less dietary soy, lower [corrected] blood vanadium and rs1160312 1 polymorphism in Taiwanese communities.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Lai Ching-Huang, Chu Nain-Feng, Chang Chi-Wen, Wang Shu-Li, Yang Hsin-Chou, Chu Chi-Ming, Chang Chu-Ting, Lin Ming-Huang, Chien Wu-Chien, Su Sui-Lung, Chou Yu-Ching, Chen Kang-Hua, Wang Wei-Ming, Liou Saou-Hsing
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although the genetic basis of androgenic alopecia has been clearly established, little is known about its non-genetic causes, such as environmental and lifestyle factors. OBJECTIVE: This study investigated blood and urine heavy metals concentrations, environmental exposure factors, personal behaviors, dietary intakes and the genotypes of related susceptibility genes in patients with androgenic...
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