Premature grey hair affects people psychologically, particularly in children. They may occur without any underlying causes and can be hereditary. Premature graying has been shown to be associated with deficiencies of nutrients. A role for environmental factors has also been postulated. However, to date the exact etiology of premature graying has not been established.
Studies have shown that calcium, ferritin (iron) and vitamin D3 were low in patients with premature grey hair.
Thus, nutritional deficiencies need to be corrected while treating grey hairs.
A diet rich on calcium includes:
- Milk,
- Egg,
- Sardines
- Cheese
- Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens
- Fortified cereals such as Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes (They have a lot of calcium in one serving.)
- Fortified orange juice
- Soybeans
- Fortified soymilk (Not all soymilk is a good source of calcium, so it’s best to check the label.)
- Enriched breads, grains, and waffles
Diet rich in iron include
- Fish, meat, liver
- Leafy vegetables
- Tofu
- Cereals, nuts
- Dry fruits
- Watermelon: One small slice can give you .69 mg of iron.
- Five medium figs have 1 mg of iron.
- A banana is good for .36 mg and
- An apple has 0.5 mg of iron.
