NANO

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Also known as:  Natural Minoxidil;  Nicotinic Acid N-Oxide

 

Description

NANO is a type of Pyridine-N-Oxide.

 

Health Benefits of NANO

Hair

 NANO (applied topically to the Scalp) may facilitate Hair growth inMale Pattern Baldness patients (it “works” in a similar manner to Minoxidil, by stimulating the production of Nitric Oxide in Hair Follicles).  [1]

 

Commercial Availability of NANO

Topical NANO Products

 NANO is the active ingredient in some Hair Shampoos designed specifically to facilitate Hair growth.  These specialized Shampoos are only sold in the USA.

 

Chemical Data

Chemical Name

 3-Carboxylic Acid Pyridine-N-Oxide

 

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