Posts made by Mossy

@Jennifer Thank you.

@onliest said in Diclofenac gel to regrow hair on bald head and beard:

@Mossy what about GHK-cu dissolved in DMSO?

GHK-cu is on my very long list of things to try (again). You may have read I did try copper peptides about 15 years ago, for about a 6 month stint. I do feel that it helped with hair color and maybe even retaining hair, but there is no way for me to tell for sure. But, during that time I also declined into the worst health state of my life. I can't necessarily blame copper peptides, because my life was very stressful at that time as well. I'm more apt to blame the stress than supplements. But, ever since that health decline I've never been the same. I can't take supplements like I used to.

Purely from a cost and convenience perspective, I'm more apt to try Diclofenac than more expensive options, such as GHK-cu. If it weren't for the potential sides I would jump right in.

@BearWithMe said in Diclofenac gel to regrow hair on bald head and beard:

@Mossy Be careful not to cause the side effects just by expecting the side effects. Wish you the best of luck.

It is very interesting that Diclofenac is apparently effective for both hair loss and beard loss. The pathology of the two seems to be very different, almost the opposite?

I get that. A self-fulfilling prophecy. I am conscious of that. And thank you!

I have read many stories of people successfully using minoxidil for beard growth. So, maybe not that different after all.

@Mauritio said in Niacinamide as effective as minoxidil at treating “androgenic” hair loss:

@Mossy I stopped using them topcically, because it was such a mess to apply. But looking backon it that was because of the apple juice i diluted it in.
So maybe I'll give the polyphenols another run mixed with niacinamide and glucose and water.

I hear you. If there's one thing I've learned over the years with these topicals, at least for me, they're impossible to use on a regular basis, apart from during sleep, due to the mess.

The glucose would seem to be a mess, no matter the form. On those lines, I've been thinking of using the common D-Ribose supplement, as opposed to the much more expensive variant of it used in the studies.

@wester130 said in Diclofenac gel to regrow hair on bald head and beard:

@Mossy you should still take caution but this says topical is safer

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5721772/

Indeed. Thank you for bringing that up. I would start very slowly.

@BearWithMe said in Diclofenac gel to regrow hair on bald head and beard:

@Mossy said in Diclofenac gel to regrow hair on bald head and beard:

After some additional research, I'm going to have to count out taking Diclofenac gel for now, based on potential severe stomach issues, such as ulcers and deterioration of the lining.

If I understand these posts correctly, some users of Diclofenac take an additional supplement or drug to counter the lining deterioration, ulcer issue. That seems like a tightrope that would be hard to walk, getting the balance just right. At least for someone highly susceptible to side effects.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/bn7a7z/comment/en3g3zc/

Please correct me if I'm worng. I think these side effects are somewhat common when oral Diclofenac is used, but super super rare when it is applied topically? European drug regulatory agencies doesn't seem to list any such effects, only local irritation / skin-related side effects, and possible allergic reactions (asthma, swelling, very rare, less than 1 report in 10 000), nothing else. Anecdotal evidence seems to support that.

But obviously, with drug / supplement sensitivity you described, one never knows

Thank you for pointing that out. I came back here to say something to that exact point, but you beat me to it. It does seem like those effects are from oral, not topical. But I can tell you that I'm about 95% sure I'll still get them from topical, albeit not as strong. I can't even use topical niacin or niacinamide without negative effects, e.g., allergic reactions: over all malaise, hypoxia-like breathing issues, . Even so, I do have some Diclofenac in my cart on Amazon! I am mulling over whether the name brand would offer a higher quality product, and therefore less sides, as @wester130 was considering.

@Jennifer Thank you for the detail. As opportunity allows, I will try them. Currently, eggs are scarce and the heirloom which were available just several days ago are not. I did read about colorants being used, but if the taste is better and the digestion, I could see value there. For cooked eggs, I've noticed a difference in texture and taste to the whites as well — I'll look for that with heirloom when I get a chance to try them. I understand why you'd want to avoid the whites raw.

@Mauritio said in Niacinamide as effective as minoxidil at treating “androgenic” hair loss:

glucose + niacinamide + apple polyphenols

Do you still use the Swanson brand, for the apple polyphenols?

@Jennifer said in Assumimg I have dysbiosis gut is made worse by any soluable fiber and insoluable:

until I switched to eggs from heirloom hens

I've been noticing heirloom eggs at the store. Are you getting yours direct from a farm or store; also, do you still feel like this is a difference maker for you, digestion wise, over non-heirloom eggs?

@Hearthfire said in Diclofenac gel to regrow hair on bald head and beard:

I also would avoid diclo while woundling, as inflammation triggers the growthfactors which makes it even less practical as pgd2 and crth2 inhibit wound induced hf neogenesis.

If true, this is good information to have.

@wester130 said in Diclofenac gel to regrow hair on bald head and beard:

I may try voltarol gel instead

Interesting. You're thinking the non-generic may be more pure, therefore less sides?

@Hearthfire @wester130
It will be good to hear how you guys do on it. Definitely interested to know if you get any sides, with heart and stomach. Too bad that Hairlosstalk forum poster never reported back.

@DavidPS said in Reasons for longevity in Japan?:

@CrumblingCookie - I do not think that HA is the main reason for the longevity of the people in the videos. I think the videos were designed to sell supplements. However, HA will contribute to their youthful appearance.

Foods High in Hyaluronic Acid

List Of 15 Foods High In Hyaluronic Acid

In addition, I eat foods high in apigenin. See figure 2 in Apigenin as an emerging hepatoprotective agent: current status and future perspectives (2024)

Eating healthy whole foods is important.

Coincidentally, and anecdotally, my brother, who abuses his body with drink and little sleep, has skin that looks better than it should, for all that abuse. And the two things he eats a lot of, are #1 and #2 in that second list you provide: grapefruit and clementines. He will mix up the clementines with tangerines and mandarins (which maybe have the same nutritional value, idk).

@LucH
Thank you for the list. I see there is only a single Ceylon option, and it is in the "Okay" category. I think Ceylon tastes better than Cassia, but for now I'm going with the 365 Whole Foods Cassia, due to lower lead and contaminants.

@wester130 said in Does anyone use the Thorne d and k (in one) drops?:

too early to tell

sometimes vitamin D can give tension in the body, I'm not sure I feel it with this

Ok, thanks. I've purchased some micellized D3 in the hopes it is the magic bullet for my vitamin D woes.

After some additional research, I'm going to have to count out taking Diclofenac gel for now, based on potential severe stomach issues, such as ulcers and deterioration of the lining.

If I understand these posts correctly, some users of Diclofenac take an additional supplement or drug to counter the lining deterioration, ulcer issue. That seems like a tightrope that would be hard to walk, getting the balance just right. At least for someone highly susceptible to side effects.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronicPain/comments/bn7a7z/comment/en3g3zc/

@LucH said in Cinnamon:

Ceylan cannelle

Do you have any thoughts on the supposed high contaminant content of Ceylon cinnamon? I've referenced this link before, and I'm not so short-sighted as to assume it's 100% correct, and that there's not more variables to be considered, but I'm also open to the thought that contaminants are rampant in our highly industrialized society. According to this, there is not one brand of Ceylon cinnamon that passes muster, only Cassia:
https://www.mamavation.com/food/cinnamon-lead-cadmium-glyphosate.html

@wester130 said in Does anyone use the Thorne d and k (in one) drops?:

@16charactersitis the best vitamin d is called micellised vitamin D

it makes it water soluble

https://numedica.com/formulas/NM218

Do you experience a difference with micellized D3 versus oil based? Such as better results with labs; or at the least do you fell any different, or does it assimilate better, i.e., no negative side effects or hindering of feeling normal?

@the_black_jew said in Depopulation agenda what is the long term goal?:

@Mossy it’s funny because you’re implying, i think, that liberalism seeks to depopulate when the evidence is the nationalists in the 20th century depopulated the most through wars. outcome usually trumps intention. an “evil globalist” arsehole who brings le immigrant who end up innovating and raising qualiy of life long term for the most people is probably better than a “good” and based hitlerman who triggers the death of millions via their based and redpilled intent of glorious victory for le master race. 90% of talking heads including the based and redpilled alternative groups are dishonest liars even when they dont realize they are lying. theres like 8 people on the planet who legitimately try to depopulate with realistic means (which are so far from success i shouldnt even call them realistic) and the best thing for them is to be held upside down in a toilet stall so their heads are dunked in the water, and then to flush the toilet. this is known as a swirlie.

It wasn't my intent to imply anything other than, that at the root of the depopulation agenda is a greater evil, which is not necessarily knowingly held to by the lesser, varying degrees of faithful followers below the élite, which consists of no agenda for good whatsoever, other than destruction for destruction's sake.  That is the furthest and most demented point, but I do feel it is at the core and lowest point of all evil.  So, it is arguably possible, as you suggest, that any of the groups or perspectives you mention may fall under this as well — though, I haven't thought too much about it.  Maybe there comes a point where this destruction theory can only go so far to the red-pill or conservative side. For instance, I don't think true conservatives are war-mongers, which would not fit your war-hungry, nationalists label.

(I'm deleting my original post because I don't think I'm properly relaying the argument. I'm recalling it from years back, and am not doing it justice. I'll re-post if it comes completely back to me.)