Comment · Fri, March 28, 2025 · ND Owner
ECKLONIA CAVA
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AdolphDrippler · 17 points
Hello,
Super excited for the release of EC. I know it offers a wide array of benefits. I’m particularly interested in the hair loss aspect of it.
With that being said, I currently take 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil daily. I have had no side effects from either medication. I have been taking them for about 4 months.
Would it still be okay to take the EC along those medications? I have seen some studies that claim EC can compete with fin and min for hair loss.
Thanks! ❤️
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24252083/
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
None of the cited studies specifically indicate that EC interferes with the effectiveness of finasteride or minoxidil. In fact, the complementary mechanisms suggest they might work synergistically. EC works through a slightly different mechanism than finasteride for 5α-reductase inhibition, by down-regulating the enzyme's expression rather than directly blocking it. Additionally, Ecklonia cava may offer additional benefits by activating IGF-1/VEGF pathways while mitigating oxidative damage.