| abstract |
The present invention provides a composition for preventing hair loss or improving hair growth comprising octaprotolhol A (octaphlorethol A) as an active ingredient. Widespread ( Ishige of sinicola) extract stylized growing the length of the hair fiber, neolpae (Ishige octaphlorethol A , isolated from sinicola ) extract, promotes growth of hair papilla cells that play an important role in hair growth, activity of 5α-reductase and PGE 2 Has the function of improving production. Accordingly, the octaphlorethol A may be usefully used as a raw material of a functional cosmetic composition or a pharmaceutical composition for preventing hair loss / improving hair loss. In addition, since the composition is edible as a natural substance, the composition of the present invention containing it as an active ingredient has a safe advantage even for long-term use. |