The Food That Fights Gray Hair: The Luteolin Secret - AI Podcast
Apr 05, 2025•11 min
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- Gray hair results from declining stem cell function in hair follicles, specifically when keratinocyte stem cells and melanocyte stem cells stop working together effectively
- Luteolin, a flavonoid found in common plants, prevents graying by protecting these stem cells from oxidative stress and maintaining their collaborative function
- Research using mice showed that luteolin was more effective at preventing gray hair than other antioxidants like hesperetin and diosmetin
- Topical application of luteolin demonstrated stronger anti-graying effects than dietary consumption, though both methods provided benefits
- You can increase luteolin intake through everyday foods like celery, parsley, thyme, peppermint, broccoli, green peppers and citrus fruits
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