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Do you go gray faster when you're stressed? The experts answer

2024-08-07 08:14:00, Shëndeti CNA

Do you go gray faster when you're stressed? The experts answer

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Hair turns gray when the body stops producing the melanin pigment that is responsible for hair color. It is a natural process that goes hand in hand with age.

Albanian tradition calls white hair a sign of nobility. But those who keep their gray hair, especially at a young age, want some answers as to why they happened to turn white prematurely. The answer is: stress.

Experts say that stress is one of the many factors that promote gray hair. A study published in the journal Nature, referred to by AgroËeb.org, explains that stress triggers the "fight or flight" mechanism in the body, which if it remains active causes many problems in the body.

When a person is stressed, there is a high presence of cortisol in his body, but also some changes in the sympathetic nervous system. This system consists of many nerves which are also connected to each hair strand.

Substances that are released in the body as a result of stress extinguish the regenerative ability of pigmentation, stripping the hair of its natural color.

However, stress is not the only factor that promotes hair graying. Experts have identified some of the following causes of hair bleaching.

Nutritional problems

According to data from Agroweb.org, deficiencies of vitamins B12, zinc and copper cause the premature appearance of gray hair. These nutrients help in the metabolic process that gives hair its natural color.

Genetic factor

In many cases, the fault behind the early appearance of gray lies in the genetic factor. In this case, the grays are unchanging reality.

Environmental pollution

Daily pollution that endangers the hair greatly weakens it. These successive blows eventually cause it to whiten.

tobacco

Free radicals produced by smoking cause oxidative stress that weakens melanin production and promotes graying of hair.

Thyroid

Experts say that people suffering from thyroid have a tendency to gray prematurely. This problem is mainly observed in the case of hyperthyroidism, which is also accompanied by thinning hair.

The best foods against graying hair

The foods we eat play an important role in hair color and health.

almonds

Almonds should become part of your diet because they are very rich in vitamin E, which is very important for hair health.

walnuts

Walnuts are rich in biotin. This vitamin reduces the number of gray hairs and improves the appearance of the hair.

Herbs

Spinach, celery, peppers, cabbage, cucumber and herbs are very rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish the hair and prevent the appearance of gray hair.

Salmon

Salmon is very rich in selenium which helps in the production of hormones beneficial for hair. In addition, salmon contains proteins that prevent its graying. /AgroWeb.org