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Going grey is part of getting older, but sometimes it happens faster than you would like. More and more people are looking for ways to keep their natural hair colour for longer. Fortunately, certain vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts can help tackle the cause of grey hair. In this blog, we explain which ingredients can really help combat grey hair and compare three popular supplements. This way, you'll know exactly what's right for you.
Going grey is part of getting older, but sometimes it happens faster than you would like. More and more people are looking for ways to keep their natural hair colour for longer. Fortunately, certain vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts can help tackle the cause of grey hair. In this blog, we explain which ingredients can really help combat grey hair and compare three popular supplements. This way, you'll know exactly what's right for you.
The colour of your hair is determined by melanin, a natural pigment produced in your hair follicles. When your body produces less melanin, your hair loses its colour and turns grey or white.
As you get older, the production of catalase also decreases. This enzyme is important because it breaks down hydrogen peroxide, a substance that can bleach your hair from the inside out. Less catalase therefore means a greater chance of grey hair.
Some people get grey hair at a young age. This can be due to heredity, stress or deficiencies in certain nutrients such as vitamin B12, copper, folic acid or vitamin B5. With the right supplements, you may be able to slow down this process.
Many supplements against grey hair contain a combination of ingredients that support melanin production, combat oxidative damage and ensure healthy hair. Below we discuss the most important ones.
An essential enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide. As you age, your body produces less catalase. Supplements can help with this. Neofollics Anti-grey hair tablets contain a high dose of catalase.
A vitamin B12 deficiency is often seen in people who go grey prematurely. Getting enough B12 helps your body build pigment properly.
This mineral is important for the functioning of the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in the production of melanin. A copper supplement can therefore help maintain your hair colour. Neofollics is the only supplement in our comparison that contains copper.
This vitamin supports the keratin structure of your hair and helps convert food into energy. Using vitamin B5 for grey hair is a popular choice for combating greying hair and is found in supplements such as Foligain and Absonutrix.
This plant, used in traditional Chinese medicine, is known for its effect on hair colour. It is said to stimulate melanin production and thus contribute to healthier hair growth. Fo-ti is found in Foligain and Absonutrix, two supplements with a natural approach.
PABA supports the metabolism of folic acid and may help maintain your natural hair colour. You will find it in Foligain and Absonutrix capsules.
Folic acid aids healthy cell division and pigment formation. Getting enough folic acid is therefore important if you want to maintain your hair colour.
An amino acid that your body uses to produce melanin. Supplements containing L-Tyrosine can therefore be a useful addition to combat grey hair.
In addition to ingredients that directly affect hair colour, there are also substances that make your hair stronger and healthier in general.
MSM contains sulphur, a building block for keratin. It helps your hair become stronger from within. Although there are no anti-greying supplements that contain MSM, you can take it separately to strengthen your hair. Have a look at our MSM powder for extra support, for example.
Biotin for grey hair is a much-discussed topic. The vitamin itself does not directly influence hair colour, but it contributes to the overall health of your hair and scalp.
Zinc supports hair growth and the repair of skin cells, including the cells in your hair follicles.
We compared three supplements based on their composition:
| Ingredient | Neofollics anti-grey hair tablets | Foligain colour rescue | Absonutrix |
| Vitamin B12 |
2.5 mcg | - | - |
| Catalase | 22,500 BU* | 5,000 BU | 5,000 BU |
| Copper | 5 mg | - | - |
| Fo-Ti | - | 10 mg | 10 mg |
| PABA | - | 200 mg | 200 mg |
| MSM | - | - | - |
| L-Tyrosine | 100 mg | 200 mg | 200 mg |
| Folic acid | 500 mcg | 666 mcg | 400 mcg |
| Zinc | 10 mg |
10 mg |
10 mg |
| Vitamin B5 | - | 300 mg | 150 mg |
| Biotin | 2000 mcg | 300 mcg | 300 mcg |
*Baker units (BU) are a measure of catalase enzyme activity.
The formulas of Foligain and Absonutrix are very similar and contain some ingredients that are not found in Neofollics Anti-grey hair tablets, such as Fo-ti, PABA and vitamin B5. However, there are important differences that set Neofollics apart.
Unlike the other two, Neofollics does contain copper, an essential mineral for the production of melanin, and a much higher dose of catalase: 22,500 versus 5,000 Baker Units (BU). The latter is particularly critical, as catalase helps break down hydrogen peroxide, a substance that can bleach hair from within.
Thanks to this composition, Neofollics offers more powerful support against grey hair, making it the most complete choice.
