Analysis of Zinc and Copper Serum Levels in Premature Hair Graying at a Young Age

    February 2022 in “ Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ”
    Dwi Rita Anggraini, Lita Feriyawati, Mega Sari Sitorus, Siti Syarifah
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    TLDR Low zinc levels might contribute to early hair graying.
    The study investigated the association between serum levels of zinc and copper and premature hair graying in individuals under 25 years old. It involved 40 participants with premature graying and healthy controls. The results showed that zinc serum levels were significantly lower in those with premature graying (0.48 ± 0.19 ug/dL) compared to controls (1.92 ± 0.68 ug/dL, p = 0.001). However, there was no significant difference in copper serum levels between the two groups (0.08 ± 0.03 ug/dL for premature graying vs. 0.09 ± 0.18 ug/dL for controls, p = 0.706). The study concluded that a deficiency in zinc serum levels might be a contributing factor to premature hair graying in the studied population.
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