Japanese scientists say that Eating a large amount of yellow luteolin dye could stop or minimally brake graying. According to their experimental research, this dye from the flavonoid group It prevents oxidative stress in the hair follicles and the loss of pigment cells in them. And although the results of the research conducted on rodents need to be tested on humans, scientists believe that luteolin could have a similar effect.
Already, luteoline is sold as a dietary supplement because people use it to support immunity and after exercise for faster regeneration. This antioxidant is found in several common types of vegetables, including celery, broccoli, carrots, onions and peppers. However, in order to occur the effect of luteoline, it needs to be taken by a large amount, which is easier through the preparations.
“This result was surprising. This finding suggests that luteolin may have a unique healing effect that prevents graying, ” said Professor Masashi Kato, chief author of the study. In his study he tried to find out if three antioxidants – luteolin, hemperetin and diosmetin – can reverse graying.
The mice, which was administered luteoline, retained the black coat, although the hair of their colleagues graying. Whether they were given antioxidants from the outside or internally. “Although we expected that antioxidants can also have effects against graying, only luteolin has shown significant effects,” said Professor Kato.
