Expert ReplyCondition analysis:
Vitamin B12, also known by scientific name cobalamin, is one of the eight B vitamins. Interestingly, vitamin B12 has the lowest daily requirement of all the B vitamins. It is needed in about 1/1000th the amount of some other B vitamins. Despite the smallest requirement B12 is used by every cell in the body – from your DNA to how happy you feel. And of course it also helps maintains the hair colour and promotes hair growth. Your body needs B12 for:
-- making of red blood cells – which delivers oxygen to every cell in our body (including hair cell)
-- healthy brain and nervous system function
-- cell formation and longevity
-- food digestion, absorption and iron use
-- fat and protein metabolism (fat and protein molecules are broken down to create energy)
-- healthy immune system function
-- mood regulation, and reduce incidence of depression and anxiety
-- memory function, concentration and mental clarity
Instructions:
1. Black Tea
Black tea is very effective for treating premature greying of hair.
Directions:
Boil 2 teaspoons of black tea in a cup of water. Add a teaspoon of salt and let it cool.
Wash your hair with this tea several times, and on the last time, allow it to stay for 15-20 minutes.
Finally, rinse your hair with cold water without a shampoo.
Repeat this twice a week to stay away from gray hair.
2. Blackstrap Molasses
Blackstrap molasses is a popular and effective home remedy to prevent and reduce the problem of gray hair. It is high in copper, which helps with the production of hair pigment.
Consuming blackstrap molasses will supply you with 14% of the daily recommended dose of copper. Moreover, it includes other trace minerals such as selenium, iron, and magnesium. For better results, you should consume a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses every morning for at least a few months.