skin · Outcome
Denser hair. Less shedding. Stronger strands.
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Meaningful
2000-5000 IU daily
Evidence
Effect size
Research
5 papers
0 small · 2 moderate · 3 large · 4 unclear
“Patients with alopecia areata have lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls.”
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Effect size
How big is the change on hair quality, in the units that matter for this outcome.
Confidence
How sure are we the effect is real for hair quality, given the studies we have.
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The tier badge (S, A, B…) on the entity itself is its overall research confidence across all outcomes. It's the same letter wherever you see this entity on the site, not specific to hair quality.
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