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Do certain foods increase melanin? The nutritional link to skin pigmentation

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While genetics largely determine your skin's pigmentation, research shows that diet can play a supportive role in the complex process of melanogenesis. The question, 'Do certain foods increase melanin?', is best answered by understanding how key nutrients provide the necessary building blocks for melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing this protective pigment.