– When the body lacks iron, vitamin D and vitamin B12, then this can provoke the development of various dangerous diseases: the thyroid, the immune system, the bones, the quality of the blood are affected. And the first changes concern only the hair – they begin to turn gray, become brittle and weak, – quotes the British edition.
About B vitamins
So, for example, exactly deficiency of B vitamins, especially B12, can affect hair color. If tests show that you are deficient in this vitamin, your doctor may prescribe special supplements. Therefore, carefully monitor your diet: a lot of vitamin B in dairy products, vegetables, fruit, nuts, red meat, poultry, whole grains.
Iron is also very important
Since iron is responsible for carrying oxygen through the bloodstream, it is believed that it can also play a key role in the production of hair pigment.
Then, in 2017, Indian scientists conducted a study in which 71 people took part. The volunteers were from 25 years old, all began to turn gray in their youth. After reviewing the participants’ medical records, the researchers concluded: most of them suffered from anemia or hypothyroidism.
The following foods are rich in iron:
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chicken and beef liver;
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white and black beans, lentils;
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spinach;
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Chia seeds;
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sesame;
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dark chocolate containing 75-80% cocoa;
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dried apricots;
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oatmeal;
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tofu;
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hazelnut, almond.