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Are there supplements that prevent or treat graying hair?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No.: None prevent graying. However hair health is promoted by biotin 5000mcg per day (no regualr vitamin has 100%), and your other b-vitamins. Folic acid is the most important.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Graying of hair is: related to genetic predisposition. Age of initial graying is largely a matter of genetics. However stressors: nutritional deficiencies, chemotherapy, traumatic head injuries, low vitamin B levels, zinc deficiency, severe illness, surgery & marked emotional stress may impact earlier depigmentation in people who are already predisposed to gray hair. Aging is a significant factor. In general –
Answered 10/25/2015
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