Lack of Enzyme Catalase Makes Our Hair Grey

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A shortage of catalase, a common enzyme found in nearly all living organisms, has been recently found to be the main culprit in causing grey hair. The role of this enzyme is to catalyse the conversion of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. According to the latest scientific discovery, grey hair is caused by the build-up of hydrogen peroxide, the chemical women use to dye their hair blonde, in hair follicles. A normal healthy follicle produces enough enzyme catalase to…


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