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| Vitamin for Gray Hair |
A phytosterol, β-sitosterol reduces blood levels of cholesterol. Its close chemical resemblance to cholesterol enables it to block the absorption of cholesterol by competitive inhibition. Although beta-sitosterol is not well absorbed by the body (5-10%) when consumed with cholesterol it effectively blocks cholesterol's absorption, resulting in lower serum cholesterol levels. Beta-sitosterol has also been shown to improve lipoprotein (HDL, LDL) profiles.
Biotin
Biotin is essential for hair growth, and sometimes called vitamin H.
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
A form of folic acid, PABA's primary benefit is improving how protein is broken down and used in the body. Since protein plays such a key role in healthy hair growth, PABA has recently been counted as a vital hair nutrient.
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti)
A widely used Chinese herb, He shou wu translates to "black-haired Mr. He" in Chinese. This name refers to a legend of an older villager named Mr. He who took he shou wu and restored his graying hair back to its youthful appearance. He Shou Wu is considered to be one of the most important of the Chinese herbal tonics and is widely used to help combat a number of common ailments, including thinning, graying hair. It is especially effective at normalizing liver and kidney functions which in turn can help treat prematurely gray hair.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin for gray hair that assists in the functioning of the skin. Niacin works synergistically when combined with biotin. Niacin helps dilate blood vessels in the scalp increasing the blood flow (circulation).
Tyrosine
An amino acid (protein) that that generates melanin. It is crucial in the formation of eumelanin and phaeomelanin which give the hair its color.
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