Do not want to dye your hair, but do not want your hair to turn white. The latest animal study points out that taking a natural phytochemical called luteolin from vegetables may be able to prolong the appearance of white hair.
This study was published in the journal Antioxidants. The research team found that aging mice treated with luteolin retained more black hair than other control groups. This ingredients are widely found in fruits and vegetables such as celery, croaker, croaker, green pepper, olive oil and green cauliflower.
Luololin is a natural compound of polyphenols and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Past studies have shown that it helps to reduce skin aging, protect vision, and reduce inflammation. In this study, scientists divided mice that naturally ageed and developed white hair into three groups, and fed luteolin, hesperidin and olive perineum, and were given oral or topical treatment every day for 16 weeks. It was found that no matter which method was used, mice with luteolin group showed that they had more black hair.
research suggests that this may be related to luteolin's enhancement of endothelins (endothelin) protein expression. These proteins can maintain melanocyte function, help hair retain pigment and reduce whitening.
The melanin cell decay mechanisms in humans and mice are partially similar. As the age increases, cells responsible for making melanin will "retire" early, causing hair to turn white, while cells that grow hair are still working, so they will see white hair first and then have hair loss problems.
However, medical experts have emphasized that the causes of human white hair are complex and related to many factors such as genes, hormones, pressure, oxidative pressure, and nutritional deficiency. "With a certain phytochemical, I'm afraid it won't be able to reverse the overall mechanism." Skin physician Kristina Collins pointed out that humans' historical background is often the key to the appearance of white hair in the morning and evening. Although the research results are resounding, experts do not recommend a large amount of supplements of luteolin health products. However, adding vegetables rich in luteolin into daily diet is a safe and healthy way to do it.
Foods rich in luteolin: celery, sausage, sausage, green pepper, olive oil, green cauliflower, beet, borer, spinach, sweet blue, cauliflower, chili pepper, thyme.