Plant-Derived Monomers for Grey Hair Reversal Through Upregulation of Melanogenesis and Tyrosinase Activity

    June 2025 in “ Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine ”
    Chengjie Wei, Xiaomin Hou, Xuelu Jiang … Xiaojiang Qin
    Studysummary This study explored the role of plant-derived monomers in reversing grey hair, finding that compounds like fraxinol and morin may stimulate melanin production and tyrosinase activity, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits, although further evaluation of their safety and efficacy is needed.
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