Table 2.
Effects of Annurca Apple Supplements on Clinical Parameters
| AMS | Δ (%) | AMSbzs | Δ (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hair number/cm2 | ||||
| t 0 | 16.4 ± 4.6 | 15.7 ± 4.8 | ||
| t 30 | 25.3 ± 4.8 | +54.3 | 25.1 ± 4.4 | +60.1 |
| t 60 | 35.8 ± 5.1 | +118.3 | 35.3 ± 5.7 | +125.2 |
| Hair weight (mg)a | ||||
| t 0 | 30.1 ± 8.1 | 29.6 ± 7.9 | ||
| t 30 | 36.1 ± 7.6 | +20.1 | 37.2 ± 6.8 | +25.7 |
| t 60 | 41.3 ± 8.5 | +37.3 | 42.1 ± 7.9 | +42.1 |
| Keratin content (mg)b | ||||
| t 0 | 27.4 ± 6.4 | 26.9 ± 5.9 | ||
| t 30 | 32.4 ± 7.0 | +18.4 | 33.2 ± 7.1 | +23.5 |
| t 60 | 37.2 ± 6.9 | +35.7 | 37.7 ± 6.7 | +40.1 |
Values are mean ± SD (n = 5). Subjects were administered with two AMS or AMSbzs capsules/day for 2 months. Results were significantly different at a level of P = .001.
AMS, Annurca apple polyphenolic extract microencapsulated with maltodextrins (AppleMetS); AMSbzs, formulation including Annurca apple polyphenolic extract microencapsulated with maltodextrins, biotin, selenium, and zinc (AppleMetS Hair).
a
The weight is referred to an aliquot of 100 hairs (1 cm long).
b
The keratin content is referred to an aliquot of 100 hairs (1 cm long).