NOS MAS CANAS COME ESTO Y EVITALAS - Oswaldo Restrepo RSC

Summary

The video discusses gray hair and how to prevent premature graying through proper nutrition. It explains that gray hair is caused by a loss of melanin and that factors like aging, genetics, smoking, and nutritional deficiencies can accelerate this process. The doctor recommends consuming more vitamin B12, B9, B5, and D to support melanin production. He advises avoiding smoking and getting 15-20 minutes of midday sun exposure for vitamin D. Consuming these vitamins can help inhibit premature graying and maintain healthy hair.

Takeaways

• 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Orlando Restrepo, a medical surgeon specialized in occupational medicine with training in epidemiology and risks, invites viewers to subscribe to the RSS channel for updated health and quality of life information.
• 🔍 The video discusses 'canas' (gray hair), explaining the term 'caniche kan' which refers to the process of hair turning white due to various factors.
• 🧬 Key factors contributing to the development of gray hair include aging, genetics, and lifestyle choices such as smoking.
• 🍎 Nutritional deficiencies are highlighted as a significant cause of premature graying, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet.
• 🌱 The video explains two types of graying: premature graying linked to genetic factors and physiological graying associated with aging.
• 🚭 To prevent premature graying, it's advised to avoid smoking and ensure proper nutrition to maintain melanin synthesis, which gives hair its color.
• 🥦 Four essential vitamins to prevent premature graying are mentioned: Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), and Vitamin D.
• ☀️ Vitamin D, crucial for melanin synthesis, can be obtained from sunlight exposure (15-20 minutes daily during non-peak hours) and certain foods like mushrooms, fish, seafood, dairy, eggs, and liver.
• 📚 The video emphasizes the strong link between nutrition, melanin production, and the appearance of gray hair, advocating for a diet rich in the mentioned vitamins to prevent premature graying.
• 🌍 Dr. Restrepo concludes by encouraging viewers to take care of themselves and the planet, promoting overall well-being and aging gracefully.

Q & A

What are some of the risk factors that can lead to premature graying of hair?

The main risk factors are aging/getting older, genetic factors, smoking, and nutritional deficiencies.

What are the two ways that gray hair can appear?

Gray hair can appear very prematurely, mainly due to genetic factors. It can also appear more gradually and physiologically as part of the normal aging process.

How does hair lose its pigment and turn white or gray?

Graying of hair is caused by losing the pigment called melanin in the hair follicles. Melanin gives hair its usual color, so loss of melanin results in the appearance of gray or white hair.

What 4 key vitamins does the video recommend to help prevent premature graying?

The 4 vitamins recommended are: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B9 (folic acid), Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), and Vitamin D.

How does vitamin B12 help with graying?

Vitamin B12, also called cyanocobalamin, affects the production of melanin. Melanin gives skin and hair its color, so less melanin leads to loss of color and graying.

What foods are good sources of vitamin D?

Good food sources of vitamin D include fatty fish, eggs, dairy products, liver, and mushrooms. You can also get vitamin D from 15-20 minutes of sunlight exposure per day.

How are vitamins B5 and B9 involved in hair pigmentation?

Vitamins B5 and B9 help synthesize proteins that help sustain hair follicles and melanin production, both of which affect hair color.

What lifestyle change does the video recommend to prevent graying?

The video recommends quitting smoking, as smoking accelerates the loss of melanin synthesis which leads to premature graying.

What are some tips offered in the video for sharing the information with others?

Tips include liking the video, sharing it with your contacts, subscribing to the channel, and turning on notifications to receive updates on new videos.

What is the key message or advice at the end of the video?

The key message is to take good care of yourself through proper nutrition to prevent premature aging, care for others, and care for the planet Earth.