Epidemiological and Biochemical Factors (Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D) Associated with Premature Graying of Hair
October 2021
in “
QJM: An International Journal of Medicine
”
TLDR Low iron levels are linked to premature graying of hair, but vitamin D levels are not.
The study titled "Epidemiological and Biochemical Factors (Serum Ferritin and Vitamin D) Associated with Premature Graying Of Hair" included 75 patients with premature hair graying (PHG) and 75 healthy controls of matched age and sex. The aim was to assess various epidemiological factors and biochemical variables, specifically serum ferritin and vitamin D, associated with PHG. The results showed a positive correlation of sedentary lifestyle, stress perception, and family history with PHG development. There was no significant difference in vitamin D levels between the two groups. However, low serum ferritin was significantly associated with PHG patients.
