Tag: Hair color changes

According to scientific studies, a progressive decrease in total melanin content is associated with periods of malnutrition. While not the same as natural blonde hair, severe nutritional deficiencies can indeed cause hypopigmentation, or a lightening of the hair, leading to a blonde or reddish tint.

Over 25% of people in America and Canada may not be meeting their recommended copper intake, a deficiency that can lead to subtle and not-so-subtle changes in your body, including alterations in hair color. While genetics are the primary driver of hair color, a lack of the essential mineral copper can disrupt melanin production, potentially causing premature graying and other pigmentary changes.