Many people know I am a biohacker and anti-aging researcher, so an xgym.com post on slowing “graying” makes sense in that context.

My wife absolutely loves gray hair. Salt and pepper is good, but pure gray is even better. Unfortunately for her, at 59 years young, I have only a small spot of gray, which has been present since I was 22 years old. My genetics are mostly to blame for this deficientcy, but the rest is my anti-aging biohacking lifestyle.

Graying hair is often seen as an inevitable part of aging, but a new study from Nagoya University in Japan suggests otherwise. Researchers found that luteolin, a powerful antioxidant found in vegetables, may help preserve natural hair color by preventing the decline in melanocyte activity—the cells responsible for hair pigmentation.

Key Findings:

🔹 Luteolin (not hesperetin or diosmetin) showed a startling effect in mice, keeping their fur dark while untreated mice turned gray.
🔹 It supports endothelins, proteins crucial for cellular communication and hair pigmentation.
🔹 Unlike some treatments, luteolin affects pigmentation, not hair growth cycles, making it a promising anti-graying agent.

Best Sources of Luteolin:

🥦 Broccoli
🌿 Celery
🧅 Onions
🫑 Bell Peppers
🥕 Carrots

Luteolin is also available in supplements for oral or topical use, potentially paving the way for anti-graying hair treatments. Future research may even explore whether luteolin could also combat balding!

Remember that supplements don’t really work if you aren’t already eating nearly perfect, so don’t bother finding a luteolin pill until you get your nutrition dialed in, starting with the list above!