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Why does human hair turn white?

Why does human hair turn white? For centuries, people have been curious to know the reason for their gray hair, and due to this mystery not being solved, now different beliefs have been born in this regard.

While on the one hand different beliefs about this natural process of graying of human hair have arisen. On the other hand, scientific progress has greatly increased the understanding of man and brought him closer to possible solutions to prevent graying of hair.

According to science, the color of our hair is intricately linked to the pigment melanin, which is produced by melanocytes within the hair follicles, while eumelanin and pheomelanin are responsible for changing the color of human hair.

Why does human hair turn white? Stress has always been linked to premature graying of hair, and now this link has been proven in a scientific study showing the effects of stress on melanocytic stem cells.

In fact, the release of norepinephrine and increased oxidative stress during stress can damage the cells that affect hair color. 

Although aging is inevitable, certain factors such as vitamin deficiency and poor health can cause premature graying of a person’s hair.

How to prevent hair from turning white?

Hair dyeing is a very common way to hide hair color, but as mentioned earlier, vitamin deficiency and poor health can cause premature graying of a person’s hair. Therefore, to maintain hair health, make healthy lifestyle choices such as avoiding smoking and incorporating stress-reducing activities such as exercise or meditation into your daily routine.

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Also, various products claim to slow down the graying process, but scientific validation and consultation with a doctor is a must before using.

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