Have any supplements been studied for dandruff?

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    There is very little research on supplements for dandruff. However, vitamin A is known to reduce sebum production, so it may be beneficial for dandruff.[1]

    Although the consumption of micronutrients such as biotin and vitamin B is often recommended, there isn’t much evidence to show that they directly improve dandruff.[2]

    Some research suggests oral probiotics may improve dandruff.[3]

    References

    1. ^Esther Boelsma, Lucy P L van de Vijver, R Alexandra Goldbohm, Ineke A A Klöpping-Ketelaars, Henk F J Hendriks, Len RozaHuman skin condition and its associations with nutrient concentrations in serum and dietAm J Clin Nutr.(2003 Feb)
    2. ^Britta De Pessemier, Lynda Grine, Melanie Debaere, Aglaya Maes, Bernhard Paetzold, Chris CallewaertGut-Skin Axis: Current Knowledge of the Interrelationship between Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin ConditionsMicroorganisms.(2021 Feb 11)
    3. ^Luis J Borda, Tongyu C WikramanayakeSeborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff: A Comprehensive ReviewJ Clin Investig Dermatol.(2015 Dec)