What nutrients are lacking when white hair appears?
Disease description:
I've noticed that I'm not very old, yet I like to have white hair, which is quite strange. Doctor, what nutrients am I lacking if I have white hair?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Gray hair may be caused by a deficiency in various nutrients, mainly including:
1. B vitamins: such as vitamins B1, B2, B6, etc., which are crucial for maintaining healthy hair.
2. Protein: adequate protein is the foundation for healthy hair growth. A lack of protein can lead to insufficient supply to the hair, resulting in gray hair.
3. Iron: iron is a raw material for hemoglobin. Iron deficiency may lead to reduced hemoglobin levels, affecting oxygen-carrying capacity, which can cause oxygen deprivation in hair follicles and potentially lead to gray hair over time.
4. Zinc: zinc is an important factor in melanin synthesis. A deficiency in zinc may lead to reduced pigmentation or complete loss of pigment, resulting in hair graying.
