Researchers: Chemical in McDonald's fries could cure baldness

Researchers at Yokohama National University in Japan found a chemical used to cook McDonald's french fries could cure signs of baldness.

The researchers discovered the chemical called dimethylpolysiloxane, which is found in silicone and added to oil used to cook the fast food giant’s fries, can mass produce hair follicles in mice.

McDonalds officials did not respond to a request for comment by Fox Business.

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