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"I'm going grey!"
And that's exactly why I sat down and read up on why people go grey in the first place and whether there is a way to possibly slow down the greying or to strengthen hair growth and colour.
From my research I found the following:
Stress as the main cause of gray hair
When faced with psychological and physical stress, the body is activated by a stress response, and bodily functions adapt. Imagine you are rushing to safety at the last second before a serious accident occurs. The moment you realize this, your body triggers a so-called "fight-or-flight" response. For example, you have:
- sharpened senses
- reduced sensitivity to pain
- increased power and performance
- dilated pupils
- nervousness
Why?
An amino acid (tyrosine) undergoes several conversion processes (bodily reactions) first to noradrenaline and then to adrenaline. These reactions occur in the adrenal medulla and in certain nerve cells (noradrenergic neurons) of the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic nervous system), as well as in various brain cells. These two stress hormones are essential for human survival. That much is certain. But what effect do these reactions have elsewhere?
It has been researched that hair pigment stem cells also receive stress signals. The stress signal that The substance that reaches the cells consists of large amounts of the hormone and neurotransmitter noradrenaline. There, it strongly stimulates the stem cells responsible for melanin production.
The stem cells divide and become adult melanin cells, which are formed and die much faster, leaving no stem cells to form new melanin cells. Melanin is the pigment responsible for the natural color of hair.
As we age, melanocyte activity slows down and melanin production gradually ceases. As a result, hair loses its natural color and turns white.
So, on the one hand, too much stress and increasing age can be responsible for the hair that grows back being colorless.
Other symptoms may also occur if z.BAdrenaline is activated as a reaction to everyday stress. Sleep disturbances occur when your head is full of thoughts. Fears and worries also stimulate your body to release adrenaline and other stress-related hormones (z.B. Cortisol).
As the body's exhaustion progresses under stress, noradrenaline levels may drop to very low levels. This is often observed in burnout syndrome.
What can I do now?
As described above, melanin production is supported by the enzyme tyrosine. Certain nutrients, vitamins, herbs, etc., can provide valuable support here. Let's take a closer look.
Medicinal mushrooms against gray hair
QIDOSHA Reishi Extract
Studies have shown that reishi has a potent inhibitory effect on tyrosinase and melanin synthesis. The phenolic compounds in reishi are an active component of tyrosinase inhibitors. Recent scientific studies have shown that reishi is the most potent inhibitor of the tyrosinase enzyme compared to other natural substances.
QIDOSHA Hericium Extract
According to TCM, the ingredients of Hericium can promote the regeneration of nerve cells and the growth of nerve fibers.According to the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, hedgehog beard can help to reduce the stress and unhealthy lifestyle to bring a disturbed organism back into a natural, healthy balance.
Ayurvedic herbs - anti-aging
QIDOSHA CLEAN with Guduch extract
Guduchi – a plant that is considered in Ayurveda to be tissue cleansing, strengthening and rejuvenating.
QIDOSHA DEFENSE or QIDOSHA TRIPHALA with Amla
The Amla fruit is considered an insider tip against gray hair.
Everyday tips
Of course, all other things that your Reduce stress levels. For example
- Pranayama/breathing exercises
- Small meditations
- Yoga or relaxing exercise such as a walk in the fresh air
- Conversations - "talking something off your chest"
- healthy and balanced diet
- regular exercise
- Reduce alcohol and coffee consumption