Hair Graying: Mechanisms, Prevention, And Innovative Treatment Strategies – Literature Review
September 2024
in “
Quality in Sport
”
TLDR Hair graying can be delayed or prevented with antioxidants, lifestyle changes, and genetic therapy.
Hair graying is a complex process influenced by oxidative stress, genetic and environmental factors, and disruptions in melanogenesis and signaling pathways. This review, based on 33 scientific papers, examines strategies to delay or prevent graying, highlighting antioxidants, lifestyle changes, genetic therapy, and liposome delivery systems. It also considers the effects of diet and UV protection on hair pigmentation, emphasizing the intricate biochemical interactions involved and potential interventions to manage graying.