What Foods Should Be Eaten More for Premature Graying?

Jun 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My child just started elementary school and already has several white hairs. I want to try to improve this through diet. What foods should be eaten more to address premature graying?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
To improve the condition of premature graying, you should eat more of the following types of food: 1. Foods rich in amino acids and trace elements: such as black sesame seeds, black beans, walnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and pecans. These foods help promote hair growth and darken gray hair. Black sesame seeds are rich in vitamin E and iron, which can promote melanin synthesis; walnuts are rich in protein and various trace elements beneficial to health. 2. Foods rich in vitamins: especially those containing vitamins C and B-complex, such as fresh fruits (citrus fruits, strawberries, etc.), green leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli, etc.), and whole grains. Vitamin C helps protect against free radical damage and promotes collagen production for healthier hair; vitamin B-complex, especially vitamin B12 and folic acid, are associated with preventing gray hair. 3. Foods rich in minerals: for example, kelp is rich in iodine, which helps regulate thyroid function and indirectly promotes hair growth; pig liver and oysters are rich in iron and zinc respectively. Iron is the main raw material for hemoglobin synthesis, while zinc plays a catalytic role in cell division, helping new hair growth.