Spanish researchers have established a connection between early gray hair and longevity, publishes the website http://www.ecosever.ru
Typically, when gray hair appears, people perceive it as a sign of aging, but the findings of Spanish researchers suggest otherwise.
Scientists report that early gray hair can indicate very good health and even be a sign of longevity. People who start going gray early can live a long life. Scientists have established a connection between early gray hair and longevity. They found that reducing the risk of early death depends on the substance glutathione, which is produced by the body. Glutathione is involved in the production of the pigment that colors hair in one color or another. In addition, glutathione has antioxidant properties, that is, it can protect organs and tissues from inflammatory processes.
Scientists say that with age, this substance is produced in the human body less and less, so a person turns gray and the risk of developing diseases that arise against the background of inflammatory processes increases.
Early gray hair is a sign that the body has not used up the valuable antioxidant for hair coloring, but uses it for more important tasks aimed at maintaining health.
This conclusion was made based on data obtained in the process of studying a large number of people. It was found that people with early gray hair, according to physiological indicators, have greater protection from stress and chronic diseases, including cancer. According to scientists, early gray hair may indicate that a person is not at risk of aging diseases that correlate with neurodegenerative phenomena.
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