White Hair Isn’t Just About Age: Emerging Research Links Premature Graying to Metabolic Issues, Nutrient Deficiencies
Istanbul, Turkey – The age-old assumption that gray hair is simply a sign of getting older is being challenged by new insights from leading geneticists and biochemists. Professor Dr. Ulucan recently stated that while genetic analysis offers valuable approaches to understanding hair loss, the causes of hair graying are far more complex and less tied to heredity.
According to Prof. Dr. Ulucan, a extensive biochemical analysis - focusing on levels of vitamins B, D, E, and minerals like copper, zinc, and iron - is crucial for understanding why hair loses its color. Recent microbiota analyses are also yielding critically important results.”More effective approaches can be achieved by considering the results obtained holistically with expert committees,” he explained.
Beyond nutritional factors, Prof. Dr. Ulucan highlighted thyroid diseases and autoimmune conditions as significant non-hereditary contributors to premature graying. He emphasized that these conditions often lead to metabolic problems, which can manifest as early hair color loss. “One of the consequences of this condition, which causes especially metabolic problems, is premature graying of hair. There are many studies on this subject,” he said.
While the link to cancer was alluded to in initial reporting, Prof. Dr.Ulucan’s statements focus on metabolic and biochemical factors as primary drivers of graying, suggesting the process may be a byproduct of cellular stress rather than a direct fight against malignancy. Further research is ongoing to fully understand the underlying mechanisms.
