Khaberni - Hair graying usually begins in most people before the age of fifty, often starting with a few scattered strands of hair that may gradually increase over time to cover large areas of hair.
Adopting healthy measures helps prevent graying, and "Elconsulto" reviews in the following lines the vitamins whose deficiency causes graying of the hair, according to "healthline".
What vitamins does their deficiency cause graying?
- Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common causes of early graying, often coinciding with a deficiency of folic acid and biotin in people whose hair begins to gray early.
Vitamin B12 is another essential nutrient for metabolism, DNA production, and generally improving energy levels, and ensuring an adequate amount of it can be obtained by consuming foods like meat, dairy products, and fortified cereals.
- Vitamin D
It is essential for bone health, as it helps the body absorb calcium more efficiently, and people who experience early graying are also more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency, as it also affects melanin production in hair follicles.
Vitamin D can be obtained from moderate exposure to sunlight and is also found in foods that include eggs, fatty fish, and fortified products.
- Zinc
Zinc is a mineral responsible for protecting the body's cells and DNA from pathogens, thus it is promoted as a remedy for colds, and it also helps the body produce protein, and zinc deficiency can affect hair health. This mineral is abundant in beans, whole grains, red meats, and oysters.
What vitamins help maintain melanin production?
Some vitamins and minerals help ensure your hair follicles produce the pigment (melanin) that your hair needs to maintain its natural color, and these are:
- Calcium
Calcium can be obtained from dark leafy vegetables, fortified cereals, and fish.
- Copper
It can be obtained from peanuts, almonds, lentils, in addition to beef liver and white mushrooms.
- Iron
It can be obtained in a diet by consuming meats, lentils, and dark leafy vegetables.
- Vitamin B-6
If a person does not get enough vitamin B-6, symptoms such as dry hair, cracked lips, and fatigue may appear. It can be obtained from fish, poultry, potatoes, and non-citrus fruits.
