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November 4, 2014 By CHARMI GOGRI 4 Comments

CAN FOODs HELP PREVENT PREMATURE GREYING OF HAIR??

 

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“Grey hair” – I am sure is one of the most distressing night mares for all of us!

Greying of the hair is an ultimate and irreversible reality of life and is often associated with growing old. Black turns into white when our hair lacks the pigment called “melanin”. Melanin is produced by pigment cells of hair follicles which surrounds the root of each hair strand. With the increasing age of the person, there is gradual reduction in melanin pigment of the hairs and this is what causes greying of hair.

A number of medical conditions as well as lifestyle choices have been related to premature greying of hair. Some of them include Thyroid, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Vitiligo, Smoking, Stress, Faulty diet, Excessive use of electric dryers and hair irons. Of all the factors responsible, lack of proper diet and genetic factors are the major contributors.

Diet plays a very important role and if a person’s diet is faulty then he is likely to face premature greying of hair. Though one cannot prevent the natural cycle of whitening of hair, but one can always prevent their hair from premature greying by choosing right kind of foods.

Few hair-friendly foods which help delay whitening of hair include:

  • Curry leaves: Curry leaves are beneficial in not only preventing premature greying of hair but also in providing strength to hair roots. Apart from adding curry leaves to the diet, these leaves can also be boiled in coconut oil. This is a popular home remedy, an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and increase hair pigmentation.

 

  • Amla: Also known as Gooseberries, they are the best remedy for premature greying. Gooseberries are known to be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of grey hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation.

 

  • Fresh Veggies: Simply incorporate green vegetables into your diet for two or three of your daily meals. They are naturally rich in Vitamins B6 and B12, which keep hair healthy.

 

  • Chocolate: Chocolate is naturally rich in copper, a nutrient which is vital for melanin production. Choose dark chocolate, which contains fewer calories than milk chocolate, and enjoy it in moderation.

 

  • Berries: Berries like strawberries, raspberries and cranberries have abundant amount of Vitamin C. They promote healthy hair as well as prevent premature greying.

 

  • Salmon: Salmon is a great food for fighting grey hair. Salmon is a natural source of selenium, which regulates hormone production that keeps your hair colourful.

 

  • Almonds: Get rid of grey hair and have a healthy flowing hair with almonds
    Almonds are rich in both Vitamin E and copper. Try incorporating almonds into your meals and start loading up on hair-healthy nutrients.

 

  • Sunflower seeds: Sunflower seeds have high amount of mineral content which helps in producing and retaining the melanin content thus playing an important role in maintaining healthy hair.

Lastly, when you’re eating hair-friendly foods, ensure water intake is optimal because   nutrients need water to flow through your body. Thus, If you’re not well-hydrated, you won’t get the maximum benefits from all those special, grey hair colour-fighting foods!

So all these foods and information will help you prevent grey hair and will make you look much younger even when you grow old..

 

About CHARMI GOGRI

Charmi has been in the field of nutrition since last 5 years and has completed her Post-graduation degree in Food science and Nutrition from SNDT University, Mumbai. In the past, She has had the privilege of being associated with multilateral organization like UNICEF and leading biscuit company, Britannia as an Intern. She believes, “We are what we eat and what we think”. According to her, scripted diet plans are just for temporary satisfaction however for long term results, a positive approach to lifestyle modification becomes mandatory. A shift from sedentary to active lifestyle approach as is followed at GOQii has motivated her to join the organisation and is charged up to change many a lifestyle by coaching them. Her daily mantra for fitness is Surya Namaskar, Pranayam and TABATA. She is passionate about candid photography and charcoal painting. She also believe that, there are greater chances of succeeding in any effort when we have enough motivation and inspiration. She practices what she preaches.

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Comments

  1. Aarp says

    May 11, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    Very helpfull and most complete article about premature grey hair,thanks Charmi,I will keep in mind.

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  2. KIran says

    October 18, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Have you really tried anything. People usually would have read in their academics and proclaim that they are nutritionalist.

    The above is really not true, please re-search where and how to re-juveniate melanin in hair.

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  3. Rita says

    July 16, 2018 at 2:21 pm

    There are many recipes online that will help you get back your shining hair colour but only if you haven`t lost it permanently. otherwise nothing can help you, except stem cell therapy. If you don`t know what is this, try to look it online and you will find out that masks can`t compete with the technology behind the procedure.

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  4. Abhishek kumar says

    January 20, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    Thanks for sharing this amazing article with us. I am 27years old and I have used a oil that contains coconut oil, olive oil, and curry leaves. But i didn’t notice any changes. In addition to that, I excesised daily too. Can you suggest me some other tips or any oil to prevent white hair. I hope you will reply.

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