NOS MAS CANAS COME ESTO Y EVITALAS - Oswaldo Restrepo RSC

Oswaldo Restrepo RSC

3 Mar 202208:08

Summary

TLDRThe 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.

Outlines

00:00

😊 Causes and risk factors for gray hair

The paragraph discusses the various causes and risk factors for gray hair or 'canas' in Spanish. It mentions aging, genetics, smoking, and nutritional deficiencies as contributors. There are two ways gray hair can develop - prematurely due to genetics or later in life as part of the natural aging process.

05:02

😋 Vitamins that help prevent premature graying

The paragraph talks about vitamins that can help prevent premature graying of hair. It emphasizes the importance of melanin which gives hair its color. Consuming enough vitamin B12, B9 (folic acid), B5, and D can support melanin production and protein synthesis needed for healthy hair.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡canas

Canas refers to the white or gray hair that appears due to aging or genetic factors. It is a key concept in the video as the speaker aims to provide recommendations on how to prevent or delay the premature appearance of gray hair. The video emphasizes nutrients like vitamins B12, B9, B5, and D to boost melanin production, which gives hair its color.

💡melanina

Melanin is the pigment that gives skin and hair its color. Melanin production is impacted by genetics, aging, smoking, and nutritional deficiencies. The video stresses the importance of nutrients like vitamin B12 and D to stimulate melanin synthesis and avoid premature graying.

💡envejecimiento

Aging or envejecimiento is discussed as a key factor leading to the gradual loss of melanin pigment and appearance of gray hair over time. Premature graying not due to aging may be caused by genetics, smoking, or nutritional issues.

💡vitaminas

Vitamins are highlighted as important nutrients to boost melanin and protein production in order to delay premature graying. Specifically, vitamins B12, B9, B5, and D are emphasized.

💡alimentación

Good nutrition or alimentación is emphasized as a way to prevent premature graying. Consuming foods rich in vitamins B12, B9, B5 and D can help maintain melanin levels and hair pigmentation.

💡tabaquismo

Smoking or tabaquismo is called out as a factor that can accelerate loss of melanin production and premature graying. The video recommends avoiding smoking to prevent gray hairs.

💡cianocobalamina

Cyanocobalamin or vitamin B12 is highlighted as an important nutrient for melanin production. Consuming vitamin B12 can help avoid premature graying of hair.

💡ácido fólico

Folic acid or ácido fólico (vitamin B9) is discussed as a nutrient that assists protein synthesis needed for hair health and melanin production. It may help avoid early graying.

💡ácido pantoténico

Pantothenic acid or ácido pantoténico (vitamin B5) is said to play a key role in skin and hair health. It assists melanin production to potentially delay premature graying.

💡genética

Genetics or genética is called out as a factor that may lead some people to gray prematurely at a young age, despite nutrition and lifestyle habits. Family history can play a role.

Highlights

Smoking is a powerful trigger for premature graying

Genetic factors cause premature graying in some people

Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to premature graying

Loss of melanin leads to gray hair as we age

Vitamin B12, B9, B5, and D help synthesize melanin to prevent gray hair

Vitamin B12 aids melanin production to color hair and skin

Vitamin B9 aids protein synthesis for hair maintenance and melanin

Vitamin B5 supports skin, hair, nails, and melanin synthesis

15-20 minutes of sun daily provides vitamin D to support melanin

Mushrooms, fatty fish, dairy provide vitamin D to maintain levels

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