Why Hair Goes Grey

Such a random topic – gray hair? The technical term for hair graying is canities – again, what a strange word. Who knew? The basic physiology of hair growth and coloration is not something we really think about, but your hair can be a reflection of underlying health or disease. We often talk about the aging process as a marker of oxidative stress -So too with your hair.

In this episode, we dive into the science of graying hair. From melanin loss to genetics to some surprising lifestyle connections, we separate fact from fiction and uncover the truth about your hair.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:40 Canities, melanin and hair color
• 7:25 Melanin in hair vs. skin, hair growth stages  
• 12:15 Aging and premature graying, oxidative stress
• 16:25 Nutrition, hormonal influences, inflammation, stress
• 18:20 Re-pigmentation???  Or at least delay graying
• 23:10 Question of the Day
  • How can Genova’s testing help?

Additional Resources:

Genova Connect

NutrEval

Metabolomix+

Endo+

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