Thread by @Alex__PuraVida

Grey hair isn’t aging.

It’s a warning sign.

1 in 4 people go grey before 30.

And the beauty industry knows why… but they won’t tell you.

Here’s the truth (and how to reverse it naturally): 🧵

It’s not just about grey hair.

It’s a sign that your cells are under stress and losing their ability to produce melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color.

Fix the stress, and in many cases, you can slow or even reverse the greying.

In 2009, researchers at the University of Bradford discovered a buildup of hydrogen peroxide inside greying hair shafts.

Yes, your hair is literally bleaching itself from the inside.

That’s why catalase matters.

Your hair color comes from melanocytes, pigment-producing cells in your follicles.

But melanocytes don’t just color your hair.

They’re also part of your immune system.

When they break down, your body isn't just losing pigment, it’s losing protection.

There’s a reason 99% of hair products don’t work.
They treat grey hair like a cosmetic issue.

But it’s not.

It’s a cellular malfunction, a red flag that your body is under attack from the inside.

Fix that, and your pigment can return.

Let’s break down the real causes of grey hair...

and how to reverse them at the cellular level:

1. Cut oxidative stress

Processed food, sleep deprivation, and chronic stress all flood your body with free radicals.

These damage melanocytes and destroy pigment.

Avoid:
• Seed oils
• Excess alcohol
• Late-night blue light

This video explains it in just 30 secs:

2. Support catalase production

Hydrogen peroxide builds up in your scalp and bleaches your hair from the inside.

Catalase breaks it down, but levels drop with age.

Eat more:
• Broccoli • Garlic • Onions • Moringa

See this video to understand how important catalase is:

3. Boost copper

Copper activates tyrosinase, the enzyme that triggers melanin production.

Great sources:
• Liver
• Cashews
• Chickpeas
• Dark chocolate
• Moringa

See this video for the top 10 copper-rich foods here:

4. Don’t ignore methylation

Poor methylation slows detox and weakens hair follicles.

You need:
• Folate (leafy greens)
• B12 (eggs, meat)
• Choline (egg yolks)

This video explains methylation in detail:

5. Lower cortisol

Chronic stress increases hydrogen peroxide in the scalp.

To lower cortisol:
• Get morning sun
• Breathe through your nose
• Walk after meals
• Ditch caffeine after noon

6. Check your thyroid

Low thyroid function is often missed but it’s linked to early greying.

Watch for:
• Cold hands and feet
• Fatigue
• Mood swings
• Dry skin

Ask for TSH, Free T3, and Free T4, not just "normal" labs, see this video:

7. Sleep like your hair depends on it

Because it does.

Your body clears oxidative stress and restores enzyme function during deep sleep.

• No screens 90 mins before bed
• Cool, dark room
• Magnesium glycinate
• Stop eating 2–3 hrs before sleep

Grey hair is just the symptom.

The real issue?

Cellular stress, nutrient depletion, and mitochondrial breakdown, the engines that fuel pigment, energy, and repair.

I learned this the hard way... 7,000 miles from home.

A market vendor handed me a branch and said:
“Pacquiao’s secret weapon.”

It was Moringa.

I added it to everything I ate.
In days, I felt sharper, stronger, and fully alive again.

That moment changed everything, and led to what we built next.

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Disclaimer:

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized medical advice.

Consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

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