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Scientists can tell what you eat, how much you earn, and how healthy you are by analysing your hair, research finds – Business Insider Australia
Your hair could shed new light on what you eat, how much you earn, and what health risks you might face, according to a study published August 3 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- New hair growth is built on amino acids from foods, which leave markers of the types of protein you consume and can reveal patterns in your eating habits, a study found.
- An analysis of 684 hair samples showed patterns in communities’ socioeconomic status so accurately, researchers could predict the cost of a hair-cut based on protein markers in the hair samples.
- Scientists say hair could be used in future studies to better track diet, instead of asking people to…
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