In one study, finasteride stopped hair loss in 83% of men with male pattern baldness who took it for two years 4
(8) A Steiger, J Guldner, U Hemmeter, B Rothe, et al (1992) Effects of growth hormone-releasing hormone and somatostatin on sleep EEG and nocturnal hormone secretion in male controls Neuroendocrinology, 1992 Oct, Volume 56 (Issue 4), Pages 566-73
Free radicals accelerate external signs of aging like wrinkles, age spots, hyperpigmentation, loss of skin elasticity, hair dryness and brittle nails
The condition can be reversed by taking oral vitamin B 12 supplements and adding foods containing B 12
For athletes, this means faster recovery times and the potential to get back to training or competing sooner
Ethics statement The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Board at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA