Millet seed supplement shows promise for hair loss in women

NCT ID NCT07348120

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether millet seed extract capsules can reduce hair shedding in women with telogen effluvium, a common temporary hair loss condition. Sixty women took either the millet seed supplement or biotin alone for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in hair density using a special scalp camera and asked about satisfaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

millet seed extract with biotin, L-cystine, and vitamin B5

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement option for managing temporary hair loss in women.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement is compared to biotin alone, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alopecia telogen effluvium

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kasr El Aini Hospital

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11555, Egypt