biostudies-literatureUnknown11Choi SY<h4>Introduction</h4>Numerous factors influence hair health, including genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, stress, nutritional deficiencies, medical conditions, or medications. With the rising interest in maintaining hair health, alternative approaches such as functional cosmetics and food products are gaining attention. Probiotics, health-beneficial live microorganisms, are emerging as potential candidates for improving hair health. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects and safety of oral intake of <i>Latilactobacillus curvatus</i> LB-P9 on hair health.<h4>Methods</h4>The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving participants (aged 18-60 years old) with mild to moderate hair damage. Participants were randomly assigned to the testFrontiers in nutrition1447863https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11600313biostudies-literatureEfficacy and safety of &lt;i&gt;Latilactobacillus curvatus&lt;/i&gt; LB-P9 on hair health: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.PMC11600313Han HSSong KChoi SYKo EJSong MYoo KHKim BJSeok JfalseEfficacy and safety of &lt;i&gt;Latilactobacillus curvatus&lt;/i&gt; LB-P9 on hair health: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.<h4>Introduction</h4>Numerous factors influence hair health, including genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, stress, nutritional deficiencies, medical conditions, or medications. With the rising interest in maintaining hair health, alternative approaches such as functional cosmetics and food products are gaining attention. Probiotics, health-beneficial live microorganisms, are emerging as potential candidates for improving hair health. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects and safety of oral intake of <i>Latilactobacillus curvatus</i> LB-P9 on hair health.<h4>Methods</h4>The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving participants (aged 18-60 years old) with mild to moderate hair damage. Participants were randomly assigned to the test2024-01-01T00:00:00Z20242025-04-05T09:30:51.63Z2025-04-05T09:30:51.63ZS-EPMC116003133960657410.3389/fnut.2024.1447863