Dark Hair
Earlier this year scientists uncovered strong evidence that suggests graying tresses are preventable and reversible.
Researcher Karin Schallreuter, a professor of clinical and experimental dermatology at the University of Bradford in England, and her colleagues found that grey hair was caused by a chemical reaction triggered by a decrease in an enzyme called catalase. A sharp decrease in this enzyme causes peroxide to build up in the hair shaft, bleaching the hair internally.
Dr. Schallreuter noted that the introduction of the free form amino acid L- Methionine stopped the hydrogen peroxide from interfering with the body’s ability to produce tyrosinase. Schallreuter, and her colleagues are researching a protocol for L Methionine and stated: “ We know that it is not possible to get high enough levels of this amino acid through the diet”.
Therapeutic dosages of L methionine should not be taken for longer than three months and are listed as 840mg to 1000mg depending on gender, health, and body weight. L- Methionine should be balanced with choline, inositol, B5 and B12. Caution should be used as methionine can convert into homocysteine, which elevates cholesterol levels and can lead to atherosclerosis. Please conduct your own research and consult your physician before beginning any supplementation program.
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