Key Insights
- Causes: Hair turns grey due to a decrease in pigment-making cells called melanocytes.
- Nutrients: Key nutrients like copper, zinc, and vitamin B12 are crucial for melanin production.
- Supplementation: The FRTIL Oyster blend provides essential nutrients to support hair pigmentation.
- Fertility: Zinc plays a significant role in reproductive health for both genders.
I started looking into this topic last year when I started getting my first greys at 41 or so. As much as I want to embrace aging naturally, I am still not there 100%, shoot, I am not even there 80%. I just think colored hair is so pigmented and pretty which is something I have to work through as I prepare to accept that I, in the next few years, will naturally have a full head of grey hair! I think the hardest part is that transition phase… when you know it’s coming and you want to embrace it but… not quite yet, so, what’s a girl or guy to do!? Well, luckily for anyone in the same boat, we have some options and the best part is, they are natural! Keep reading to see what I have learned on this topic!
Why Does Hair Grey?
We know that as we age, hair turns grey but why exactly does it happen?! Well, inside each hair follicle lives pigment-making cells called melanocytes. These tiny cells produce melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color. Over time, oxidative stress, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, can damage melanocytes and reduce their ability to make pigment. Several studies show that this process accelerates when the body is low in certain key nutrients, particularly copper, zinc, and vitamin B12 because all three play essential roles in melanin production and follicle health. You will want to remember this for later!
In a 2022 case-control study of children and teens, researchers found that those with premature greying had significantly lower zinc and vitamin B12 levels than those without grey hair (P < 0.01). Another clinical study observed that people with early greying were far more likely to have deficiencies in copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, and B12, compared with healthy controls. One of the most fascinating findings comes from medical case reports showing that when vitamin B12 deficiency was corrected, some individuals experienced repigmentation which means their natural hair color actually returned like what?!
Copper in particular plays a BIG role as it’s required for the enzyme tyrosinase, which is responsible for converting the amino acid tyrosine into melanin. Low copper levels mean tyrosinase can’t function properly so pigment simply isn’t made. Zinc, on the other hand, supports protein and DNA synthesis, helping repair and regenerate the follicle cells that produce melanin. And B12 ensures that rapidly dividing cells in the follicle have the energy and resources they need to stay healthy. Together, these nutrients form the biological foundation for strong, vibrant, naturally pigmented hair!
How To Support Healthy + Pigmented Hair
I have known for a while now that these supplements were critical for trying to reverse grey hair, the problem was, I could not find any brands I trusted enough to 1. Use myself and 2. To sell to you, that is, until now! Meet FRTIL! This new brand was created to provide these powerhouse nutrients in their most natural, bioavailable form. Instead of using synthetic zinc, this formula combines freeze-dried New Zealand Crassostrea gigas oysters with a small amount of zinc glycinate, delivering a rich matrix of zinc, copper, and B12 just as they occur in nature. Because these minerals are balanced within the oyster’s natural ecosystem, the body recognizes and absorbs them more efficiently than isolated synthetics.
This matters because balance is super important… too much zinc without copper can deplete the very mineral your hair needs to make melanin. FRTIL’s whole-food Zinc blend keeps that harmony intact, helping to restore the building blocks your follicles crave. Over time, supplying these nutrients may help support the melanin pathway, reduce oxidative stress, and, in some cases, even slow or subtly reverse the greying process, especially when deficiency is part of the cause.
So, do you want to see if you can reverse your grey hair? Perhaps it is from deficiencies and we can reverse that premature greying!? Try the FRTIL Oyster blend here! Simply take 3 capsules a day with or without food and let it work its magic, plus, you don’t have much to lose as there are SO many amazing benefits to taking a quality Zinc supplement.
Besides B12, Copper and Zinc, you will also want to take Iron, Calcium and Magnesium to ensure your levels are sufficient and not causing issues there as well. It’s great that the FRTIL Zinc tackles 4 in 1! The FRTIL only contains 42% of your daily B12 need so you can always add in my favorite B12 in addition.
What Else Zinc Supports?
The beauty of FRTIL Oyster (Zn) goes farrr beyond hair color. Zinc and copper are crucial for collagen formation, helping skin stay firm and elastic, while B12 supports cellular energy and DNA repair for smoother, more radiant skin. These same nutrients fuel healthy hair growth, boost the immune system, and keep metabolism, fertility, and cognitive function running at their best. Even your bone strength, blood-sugar balance, and taste and smell depend on them! So, this is a no-brainer supplement to be adding to your routine regardless!
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Zinc And Fertility?
Fertility might not be the first thing you think of when you hear about zinc, copper, and B12, but these three nutrients play a huge role in reproductive health for both men and women. Zinc is often called the “fertility mineral” because it regulates hormones, supports egg and sperm development, and is essential for DNA synthesis during early embryo formation. In women, zinc helps balance estrogen and progesterone, supports healthy ovulation, and prepares the uterine lining for implantation. In men, it boosts testosterone levels, improves sperm count and motility, and protects sperm from oxidative damage.
Copper, in the right balance, assists with iron absorption and collagen formation, keeping reproductive tissues strong and oxygenated while also supporting the neurotransmitters that influence hormones and libido. Meanwhile, vitamin B12 is critical for DNA and red blood cell production, processes that power cell renewal, energy, and fertility itself. Low B12 levels have been linked to ovulation issues, early pregnancy loss, and sperm abnormalities, while restoring healthy levels can improve reproductive outcomes.
Together, these nutrients support the body’s natural ability to conceive and sustain healthy pregnancies, all while promoting cellular vitality and energy. Because FRTIL Oyster (Zn) delivers zinc, copper, and B12 in a natural, bioavailable balance, it nourishes both the beauty you see, like glowing skin and healthy hair, and the deeper systems that sustain life itself. For me, as I enter perimenopause especially, this supplement will be critical to my overall health and wellbeing!
Overall, Zinc is a critical nutrient that we all need to stay our healthiest and best selves and now, thanks to FRTIL we have a clean option! Think of this as a simple, pure way to nourish yourself from within, supporting your natural pigment, glowing skin, clear mind, and graceful aging, all through minerals your body already knows how to use! We love it.