Wondering how to prevent gray hair naturally? You might want to stock up on more fruit and vegetables.
Not just because they're good for you: They have beauty benefits, too. According to new research from Japan's Nagoya and Chubu Universities, an antioxidant in some of the most common fruits, veggies, and even herbs can help prevent—or at least slow down—the graying of hair.
Published in the medical journal Antioxidants, the study tracked mice over 16 weeks, during which the scientists gave mice luteolin, a naturally occurring flavanoid found in produce, topically and orally: It was applied to some mice's skin and fed to others through their mouths.
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After taking before and after photos of the mice and regularly clipping their hair to ensure they were examining new hair growth, the researchers found that by the end of the 16 weeks, mice treated with luteolin had significantly less gray hair than untreated mice, as well as healthier hair follicle stem cells.
More specifically, the topically treated mice demonstrated a 50% reduction in gray hair—80% of untreated mice's hair turned gray while only 40% of treated mice's did—and a 25 to 30% reduction for the orally treated mice (80% untreated versus 55 to 60% treated).
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Unfortunately, luteolin is not available in any hair care products—at least not yet. That said, researchers think the flavonoid could be useful in topical treatments someday. (I am inclined to agree.)
In better news, their research indicates that increasing one's nutritional intake of luteolin can have a significant impact on the graying of hair.
Wondering how to prevent gray hair naturally with food? Below, see some of our favorite sources of luteolin.
Related: The 20 Healthiest Vegetables, According to NutritionistsFruits With Luteolin
Apples (especially with the skin)OrangesLemonsBerries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries)Pomegranate (especially the leaves)CherriesPearsGrapes
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Related: What Happens To Your Body If You Eat Olive Oil Every DayOther Sources of Luteolin
Olive oilDark chocolate (with over 70% cacao)PeanutsSeaweed
Happy snacking!
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