Lab studies show that whole
turmeric extracts inhibit type II 5α - reductase enzymes.
An animal study published in 2006 in Arthritis and Rheumatology demonstrated that a curcumin - rich
turmeric extract inhibited joint inflammation and joint destruction, and prevented the expression of prostaglandins and of clyclooxygenase 2 — both pro-inflammatory substances.
Not exact matches
Like finasteride,
turmeric extracts have also been shown
inhibit the 5 - AR enzyme, meaning that they should also play a similar role in reducing hair loss.