Vitamin B Prevents Hair From Graying: In Rats

    June 1937 in “ Science news-letter/Science news letter ”
    Image of study
    TLDR Vitamin B can prevent hair from turning gray in rats.
    Research by Drs. Agnes Fay Morgan, Bessie B. Cook, and Helen G. Davison from the University of California suggests that a component of vitamin B, found in rice bran filtrate, can prevent hair from graying in rats. Rats deprived of this "filtrate factor" turned gray, while those given adequate doses did not. This factor, also present in cornstarch, is thought to be related to the prevention of pellagra and must be supplied through diet as it cannot be synthesized in the body.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 3 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community Minoxidil asking advice as an 23F

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 23-year-old woman is considering starting minoxidil for hair thinning but is concerned about its long-term use and effectiveness. Recommendations include consulting a doctor, checking ferritin levels, and considering treatments like spironolactone or finasteride, while minoxidil is suggested for regrowth but not as a primary treatment.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community 5-Months Update: Minoxidil + Red Light Therapy + Lifestyle Changes

      in Progress Pictures  1031 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.

      community 22M High Estrogen after blood test

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 month ago
      A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results