Category: Melanin production

Melanin is a complex pigment produced by cells called melanocytes, but no food naturally contains high levels of this pigment itself. However, certain foods are rich in the key nutrients that your body requires to naturally produce and boost melanin.

Approximately 1-2% of the body's total protein is composed of tyrosine, an amino acid essential for melanin production. While bananas do contain this crucial amino acid, the idea that they can significantly increase melanin is often misunderstood, as the fruit itself does not contain high levels of the pigment.