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Antioxidants found in some common fruits, vegetables, and herbs may help prevent, or at least slow down, graying hair, according to new research from Japan's Nagoya and Chubu Universities.

Prevent gray hair with luteolin

The study, published in the medical journal Antioxidants , involved mice for 16 weeks, during which they applied luteolin – a naturally occurring flavonoid found in plants – directly to the skin and orally.

After taking pictures before and after the experiment, and trimming the mice's fur regularly to ensure they only examined new hair growth, the researchers found that at the end of 16 weeks, the luteolin-treated mice had significantly fewer gray hairs than untreated mice, and also had healthier hair follicle stem cells.

More specifically, mice that received luteolin applied directly to their skin had about a 50% reduction in gray hair. Up to 80% of untreated mice had gray hair, while only 40% of treated mice had gray hair.

In mice fed luteolin orally, the rate of graying was reduced by about 25-30%, from 80% to 55-60%.

Unfortunately, luteolin is not currently found in any hair care products, but researchers believe that this flavonoid may be useful in future topical treatments.

Where is luteolin found?

The better news is that this study shows that increasing luteolin in the diet can have a significant impact on the graying process.

Some food sources rich in luteolin include celery, parsley, green bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, cabbage, spinach, and onions.

Fruits containing luteolin include apples - especially those eaten with the peel, oranges, lemons, berries such as blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, pomegranates, cherries, pears and grapes.

Herbs and spices that contain luteolin include thyme, rosemary, oregano, and chamomile.

Other sources of luteolin include olive oil, dark chocolate with more than 70% cocoa, peanuts, and seaweed.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lam-the-nao-de-ngan-toc-bac-som-2025021905553286.htm