Why do people go grey? Is there any evolutionary purpose in grey hair?

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Snow Bunny

Your hair follicles contain little cells called melanocytes that produce pigment and give you your hair color. As you age, these cells stop making pigment, causing gray hair.

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swimmersay

i dont think there is any evolutionary purpose.

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