How to prevent and start reversing premature white hair.
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*Standard disclaimer that this does not constitute medical advice*
Alright people, i wanted to do this thread for a long time, but i had to write a few other threads first in order to cite them in this one.
So let’s begin.
Alright people, i wanted to do this thread for a long time, but i had to write a few other threads first in order to cite them in this one.
So let’s begin.
Premature white hair is not a matter of aesthetics but one of health.
For example, hair graying could be a warning sign of increased cardiovascular risk.
*This study is solid*
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
For example, hair graying could be a warning sign of increased cardiovascular risk.
*This study is solid*
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
So premature white hair can be a representation of bad health and thus needs to be addressed.
This thread will not be an overnight solution obviously (even with coaching this takes some time) but implement the steps inside of it and you will notice improvements.
This thread will not be an overnight solution obviously (even with coaching this takes some time) but implement the steps inside of it and you will notice improvements.
Step 1: Follow a diet with a balanced amino acid profile.
*Backstory about amino acids*
When proteins are digested, amino acids are left. The human body uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body:
*Backstory about amino acids*
When proteins are digested, amino acids are left. The human body uses amino acids to make proteins to help the body:
First we have aliphatic side-chain aminos which are:
-Glycine
-Alanine
-Valine
-Leucine
-Isoleucine
-Proline
The we have polar neutral side-chains aminos which are:
-Serine
-Threonine
Amide side-chain aminos include:
-Asparagine
-Glutamine
-Glycine
-Alanine
-Valine
-Leucine
-Isoleucine
-Proline
The we have polar neutral side-chains aminos which are:
-Serine
-Threonine
Amide side-chain aminos include:
-Asparagine
-Glutamine
Sulfur containing side-chain aminos include:
-Cysteine
-Methionine
Aromatic side-chains aminos include:
-Aspartate
-Glutamate
-Cationic side-chain aminos include:
-Histidine
-Lysine
-Arginine
Beta and gamma amino acids include:
-Beta alanine
-Carnosine
-Cysteine
-Methionine
Aromatic side-chains aminos include:
-Aspartate
-Glutamate
-Cationic side-chain aminos include:
-Histidine
-Lysine
-Arginine
Beta and gamma amino acids include:
-Beta alanine
-Carnosine
Now each one of these aminos is crucial for our health (since they are also necessary for the production of amino acid derivatives) but what’s more crucial is the ratio of them since an imbalance in any of these can cause serious health problems.
In order to prevent this from happening, one should try to mix different types of animal proteins such as bone in red meat, some white fish, shellfish, eggs and occasionally poultry soups but also try to consume one of the following every day which will lead to the proper amino
acid balance:
-Bone broth
-Bone marrow
-Gelatin
Now to get a bit more specific, most people will need to lower the tryptophan content of their diet if the struggle with signs of premature aging such as white hair.
In hair samples, the tryptophan levels are always the
-Bone broth
-Bone marrow
-Gelatin
Now to get a bit more specific, most people will need to lower the tryptophan content of their diet if the struggle with signs of premature aging such as white hair.
In hair samples, the tryptophan levels are always the
highest in gray and white hair.
Some might say that correlation is not causation but it is in this case.
Amino acids such as tryptophan and cysteine, inhibit thyroid function and mitochondrial energy production which by default lead to premature aging.
Some might say that correlation is not causation but it is in this case.
Amino acids such as tryptophan and cysteine, inhibit thyroid function and mitochondrial energy production which by default lead to premature aging.
Tryptophan is also the precursor to serotonin.
When serotonin is concentrated in high doses it causes severe inflammation which will again lead to premature aging.
Excessive tryptophan will also decrease catalase which also is a cause of premature white hair.
When serotonin is concentrated in high doses it causes severe inflammation which will again lead to premature aging.
Excessive tryptophan will also decrease catalase which also is a cause of premature white hair.
Now this does not mean stop drinking raw milk because it’s high in tryptophan (given that you do not consume a gallon of it per day).
When a food is both high in calcium, tryptophan will be steered towards metabolism into niacin so raw dairy are an exception for this (within
When a food is both high in calcium, tryptophan will be steered towards metabolism into niacin so raw dairy are an exception for this (within
reason).
What this means, is that if your diet is made out of egg whites and chicken breast, things need to change.
On a last note about amino acids, the short term usage of taurine and glycine could help a lot of people who used to eat the average "healthy" diet filled with
What this means, is that if your diet is made out of egg whites and chicken breast, things need to change.
On a last note about amino acids, the short term usage of taurine and glycine could help a lot of people who used to eat the average "healthy" diet filled with
pro inflammatory aminos.
Do nor over do it with any of these two.
Supplements are tools to be used under certain conditions, not staples.
If you use taurine for months on end for example, chances are that sooner or later excessive bile production will happen which will
Do nor over do it with any of these two.
Supplements are tools to be used under certain conditions, not staples.
If you use taurine for months on end for example, chances are that sooner or later excessive bile production will happen which will
irritate your gut (partly by stimulating serotonin production).
Also do not pair glycine with calcium (this will not affect all people but it will a lot).
These are the most safe guidelines i can give you for both.
Also do not pair glycine with calcium (this will not affect all people but it will a lot).
These are the most safe guidelines i can give you for both.
Step 2: Balance minerals
Everything in the human body serves a purpose and so does pigmentation.
Hair pigmentation sometimes (not many, but enough in order to be mentioned), is nothing more than a mechanism which your body uses in order to preserve minerals.
Everything in the human body serves a purpose and so does pigmentation.
Hair pigmentation sometimes (not many, but enough in order to be mentioned), is nothing more than a mechanism which your body uses in order to preserve minerals.
All minerals are crucial for hair health.
Copper for example helps the body to produce melanin which is the pigment responsible for hair color.
Pigmentation has evolved as a balancing mechanism, maintaining levels of minerals and some specific vitamins.
Copper for example helps the body to produce melanin which is the pigment responsible for hair color.
Pigmentation has evolved as a balancing mechanism, maintaining levels of minerals and some specific vitamins.
So, read this (not small thread) in order to learn how to balance minerals and you might also need to give small doses of blackstrap molasses a go.
Note: low copper sources are oysters, maple syrup and glyphosate free bee pollen.
Note: low copper sources are oysters, maple syrup and glyphosate free bee pollen.
Step 3: Provide enough hair supportive nutrients (this does not mean supplement them)
The main ones are: B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, B12 and the fat soluble vitamins.
Do not neglect the B vitamins since B9 and B12 for example inhibit the production of excess homocysteine which
The main ones are: B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, B9, B12 and the fat soluble vitamins.
Do not neglect the B vitamins since B9 and B12 for example inhibit the production of excess homocysteine which
regulates the activity of tyrosinase which is responsible for the production of melanin.
So an animal based diet with raw dairy and lots of sunlight will be crucial in order to abtain these nutrients.
Note: sun exposure can encourage re-pigmentation
by itself*
So an animal based diet with raw dairy and lots of sunlight will be crucial in order to abtain these nutrients.
Note: sun exposure can encourage re-pigmentation
by itself*
Step 4: Tackle oxidative stress
Oxidative stress decreases the production of melanin and can thus lead to depigmentation.
This is why smokers are 2.5 times more likely to start graying before age 30 as non-smokers.
Oxidative stress decreases the production of melanin and can thus lead to depigmentation.
This is why smokers are 2.5 times more likely to start graying before age 30 as non-smokers.
You can find a full thread on oxidative stress here:
Step 5: Pay attention to the hygiene products that you’re using.
Chemical hair products are filled with toxic materials which can contribute to premature hair graying.
Here's a thread with natural alternatives.
Chemical hair products are filled with toxic materials which can contribute to premature hair graying.
Here's a thread with natural alternatives.
Step 6: Optimize the health of your thyroid
Step 7: Address unbound iron
Unbound iron is an underlying cause in a lot of the health problems that people are experiencing nowadays but a neglected cause unfortunately most of the time.
Unbound (or free) iron is iron that is not bound by proteins such as lactoferrin,
Unbound iron is an underlying cause in a lot of the health problems that people are experiencing nowadays but a neglected cause unfortunately most of the time.
Unbound (or free) iron is iron that is not bound by proteins such as lactoferrin,
ferritin and transferrin
.
Now when iron is present in its free form, it becomes extremely damaging for our health since it is a catalyst for the formation of hydroxyl radicals from reduced forms of O2.
So what can we do about unbound iron?
.
Now when iron is present in its free form, it becomes extremely damaging for our health since it is a catalyst for the formation of hydroxyl radicals from reduced forms of O2.
So what can we do about unbound iron?
1) Stop consuming iron fortified foods (avoid all grains), stop consuming foods extremely high in iron every day (3/week are enough) and when you do have food high in iron, do not pair them with foods high in vitamin C, season them with some turmeric and you might also want to
consume a very small dose (50-100mg) of magnesium as well.
2) Combat free radical activity through dietary antioxidants, quitting smoking, getting enough copper and selenium and grounding.
Unbound iron puts a lot of oxidative burden on the body which in turn oxidizes anything
2) Combat free radical activity through dietary antioxidants, quitting smoking, getting enough copper and selenium and grounding.
Unbound iron puts a lot of oxidative burden on the body which in turn oxidizes anything
from tissues, to enzymes, to fats, to some specific vitamins, fats.
3) Add blackseed oil in your diet since it is the only natural antibiotic (antibiotics bind to iron preventing it being used by bacteria) that will not harm the friendly bacteria.
3) Add blackseed oil in your diet since it is the only natural antibiotic (antibiotics bind to iron preventing it being used by bacteria) that will not harm the friendly bacteria.
4) Start adding in your diet the following foods: pineapple, carrots, squash, pumpkin and cooked garlic/onions/broccoli since sulfur strongly binds to excess iron.
5)Always make sure to consume enough of nutrients that regulate iron.
These are:
1)Zinc
2)Copper
5)Always make sure to consume enough of nutrients that regulate iron.
These are:
1)Zinc
2)Copper
3)All of the fat soluble vitamins (A,K,E,D)
4)Vitamin C
5)Thiamine
6)Riboflavin
7)Biotin
8)Manganese
6)Targeted supplementation
The safest supplements in order to address unbound iron are:
1)Thiamine
2)Lactoferrin
3)Magnesium
4)Activated charcoal 1/week
5)Zeolites 1/week
4)Vitamin C
5)Thiamine
6)Riboflavin
7)Biotin
8)Manganese
6)Targeted supplementation
The safest supplements in order to address unbound iron are:
1)Thiamine
2)Lactoferrin
3)Magnesium
4)Activated charcoal 1/week
5)Zeolites 1/week
Step 8: Address excessive estrogen
This thread will show you how
This thread will show you how
That's it.
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