Gray hair before 35 is not a gene: what nutritionists think about this problem

Aging is a natural mechanism associated with the inevitable aging process of the body. The appearance of gray hair after 40 is part of the normal changes that occur with age, but premature gray hair before 35 is already a pathological symptom, the causes of which must be treated individually. What health issues can portend prematurely silvery curls, an expert tells VOICE.

Contrary to popular belief, the first gray hairs appear not at all because of genetics, but because of a lack of vitamins and minerals. Most often, deficiencies are due to malnutrition, and iron and copper play a decisive role here. They participate in the synthesis of proteins and collagen, necessary for hair growth, and are also part of the color pigment. Therefore, in order for the hair to be healthy and retain its color for a long time, you need to consume a sufficient amount of protein with food and avoid micronutrient deficiencies. It is precisely for this reason that the first gray hairs often appear in people who are addicted to diets and exclude protein-rich foods from their diet.

In addition to malnutrition, early graying of hair can occur against the background of severe nervous shock, hyperactivity, lack of sleep, chronic stress, as well as serious illnesses.

For example:

In these conditions, the body devotes a lot of resources to solving problems, so proteins and trace elements do not always remain in sufficient quantities for the hair. That is why, in case of early gray hair, you should consult a doctor and undergo an examination, especially if everything is in order with nutrition.

If a person does not suffer from serious illnesses, and gray hair appeared due to malnutrition, the color can really be returned. But there is a caveat: from the moment the hair began to lose pigment, no more than 3 years should pass. Then, having adjusted the nutrition, the work of the gastrointestinal tract and filling the deficiencies, there is a chance to restore your color. Also, instead of fallen gray hair, completely normal hair can grow.

To achieve this, the first step is to restore the acidity of gastric juice. With a low level of hydrochloric acid, the body does not absorb proteins and trace elements, so it is obvious that the problems start with the hair. Currently, the problem of low acidity arises in a very large number of people.

The following signs will lead to suspect it:

To restore acidity, you must first eliminate sugar and all fast refined carbohydrates (bread, pastries, desserts). You can drink warm water with lemon (if there is no irritable bowel syndrome or gastritis) between meals and chew food well.

These simple rules will already lead to strong improvements. For best results, it is ideal to discuss the disease individually with a doctor or nutritionist. Then, thanks to therapeutic nutrition protocols, you can regain health faster, taking into account all the deficiencies and characteristics of the disease.

The next step in the recovery of the gastrointestinal tract is to increase the level of protein in the body. It should be taken with food every day, with every meal. For the normal functioning of the cells, it is recommended to consume at least 50 g per day.

Particular attention should be paid to protein-rich foods:

You should also include foods rich in iron and copper, the main components of hair color pigment, in your diet.

For example, iron (along with protein) is rich in:

Copper contains in large quantities:

A balanced diet and healthy habits will help quickly restore the digestive tract to good health and fill in any deficiencies. The fact that the body has fully recovered, as brightly as possible, will be indicated by hair with colored pigments instead of gray hair. In addition, in addition to solving the problem of the first gray hairs, a complete diet will have the side effect of preventing more serious diseases.

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