Evidence supporting the use of: Miliacin
For the body system: Hair

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Miliacin is a triterpenoid saponin found in millet (Panicum miliaceum) that has been researched for its potential effects on hair growth and health. Several in vitro and animal studies suggest that miliacin may stimulate proliferation and differentiation of human hair follicle cells. For instance, some research using extracts from millet, standardized to miliacin content, has shown increased hair growth in mice and improved proliferation of dermal papilla cells in culture. There are also limited human clinical studies, often sponsored by supplement manufacturers, indicating that millet extract containing miliacin may help reduce hair loss and promote hair density, especially in women experiencing diffuse hair loss. However, these studies are generally small in scale, of short duration, and sometimes lack rigorous controls.

Despite these preliminary findings, there is currently insufficient high-quality, independent clinical evidence to fully validate miliacin's efficacy for hair health in humans. The evidence base is growing, but it remains limited, so miliacin’s use for supporting the hair body system can be considered scientifically plausible, but not yet strongly supported. More robust, peer-reviewed trials are needed to confirm these initial results and to better understand the mechanisms involved.

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