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Why Hair Turns Gray Science Explained | Bristol Virginia News
Why does your hair turn gray? It’s all about melanin—and the cells that make it. As you age, those pigment-producing cells slow down or quit, leaving your hair colorless. Genetics mostly controls when it starts, usually between your 30s and 40s, but stress and smoking can speed things up. Diet and antioxidants might help a little, but won’t reverse the process. Early graying could hint at nutrient deficiencies like iron or B12. In rare cases, stress reduction or active stem cells might even restore color—but there’s no magic fix. Gray hair? It’s just part of life’s natural rhythm. Listen in…
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