Foods that delay the onset of grey hair… as endorsed by nutritionists

By making the right food choices, it may be possible to slow down the appearance of grey and white hair. 

35 years old: that's the average age for the appearance of the first grey hairs. Once this stage is passed, the melanin present in the follicles decreases, so your hair inevitably starts to lose strength, thickness and... colour. And, like baldness, the leading cause of hair depigmentation is heredity. Did your parents have grey hair relatively early in their adult life? Then it's possible it might be the same for you. Furthermore, a significant psychological trauma (the loss of a loved one, the announcement of an illness...) can accelerate the arrival of the first depigmented hairs.

You're not ready to go grey? Although a grey hair can never be recoloured, it's possible to prevent others from following the same path too quickly, according to the media Linternaute. 

Overcoming deficiencies

In a video shared on YouTube, dietician Virginie Dubois explains that “it's very important to have a very diversified diet, otherwise your hair will be weakened and turn grey faster". If you suffer from an iron deficiency, the nutritionist advises eating more pulses or red meat. Lacking vitamin D? Sardines, liver, eggs or even herring can help regulate the issue, as vitamin D also plays a role in the pigmentation process of hair. And if it's vitamin A that's lacking (also responsible for greying hair), carrots could be a big ally. “Half a carrot a day will provide all the nutrients your hair needs", highlights Virginie Dubois. She also adds that sprouted seeds, mushrooms and milk are excellent for people with a low level of vitamin B8, preserving the good health of your hair.

Do you live in a very polluted environment? Do you smoke? Be aware that all these factors favour the ageing process.

Good to know: pulling out a grey hair doesn't make ten more grow back!

(MH with Raphaël Liset - Source: Linternaute - Illustration: ©Unsplash)