Everyone (or almost everyone) remembers the day they found their first white hair. Generally, this shock occurs around the age of thirty. Obviously, there are exceptions. But in recent years, Generation Z and millennials have become increasingly concerned about the subject. Many people see white hair appear earlier and earlier. And contrary to popular belief, this phenomenon is not only linked to old age.
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In the dock? Deficiencies and a lot of stress
Spotted by “Slate”, Catarina Orr-Evans, an integrative health coach in Columbus, Ohio, explained on her TikTok account the reasons for premature graying in young people. According to the expert, who draws on the work of Dr. Paul Eck, the dark color of hair is due to minerals like magnesium and iron, which also play a key role in energy production. The problem ? With stress and fatigue, these valuable minerals become depleted. And when reserves are not sufficiently replenished (via diet or good rest), the body automatically compensates by using other available minerals, such as calcium and zinc. This replacement disrupts the natural balance of minerals responsible for pigmentation, and leads to depigmentation. Result ?…
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