It is natural for hair to turn gray with age. But nowadays, premature graying is also seen in young children and young adults. The main factors that lead to this are:
1. Nutritional Deficiency
A deficiency of vitamins B12, B6, vitamin D, vitamin E, and biotin in the body can affect melanin production. Malnutrition weakens the hair roots and causes hair to turn gray prematurely.
2. Genetics
One of the biggest causes of premature graying is heredity. If your parents or close relatives have a habit of graying hair at a young age, you are more likely to get it due to genetic reasons.
3. Excessive mental stress
When you experience severe stress, ‘oxidative stress’ occurs in the cells of the body, which destroys the cells that maintain hair color. This causes hair to turn gray prematurely.
4. Excessive use of chemicals
Regular use of strong shampoos, poor quality hair dyes, and bleaches can damage your hair. The hydrogen peroxide contained in these can strip your hair of its natural color.
5. Smoking
Smoking reduces blood flow to the hair roots and increases toxins in the body. Studies show that smokers are more likely to go gray before the age of 30 than non-smokers.
6. Thyroid problems
Low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) and increased melanin production in the body can affect the body’s melanin production. Hormonal changes adversely affect the health and color of your hair.
3 simple ways to prevent premature graying:
Nutrition: Include plenty of gooseberries, curry leaves, leafy vegetables, nuts, and eggs in your diet.
Folk remedies: Using coconut oil mixed with curry leaves and gooseberry to make hair black will help maintain its blackness.
Mental health: Try to reduce stress through yoga and meditation.
