Healthy food leads to healthy skin
The vitamins and minerals that promote great-looking skin are found in a variety of foods. Considering that today’s food lacks many needed components some great supplements are available
Antioxidants: ![]()
As we get older our skin begins to exhibit damage caused by free radicals.
A diet loaded with antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables especially berries, pomegranate, broccoli can help neutralize the damage.
Vitamin D. http://www.marketamerica.com/annanathankagan/product-2223/isotonix-calcium-plus.htm. (If link does not work please copy and paste the URL)
Exposure to the sun is necessary to produce vitamin D. But due to the danger of overexposure it is advisable to limit your exposure to sun and to eat foods like leafy greens. As we age it is also a good idea to add vitamin D supplement.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for bolstering the skin barrier –the layer of lipids that keeps moisture in and irritants out of your skin.
Good sources are flaxseed, flaxseed oil. Fish like tilapia, salmon and cod.
Omega-3 supplements are important especially during the winter.
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Studies have shown that coenzyme Q10 , found in oily fish like sardines and mackerel is effective in preventing skin cancer.
Again considering the deficiencies in our diet taking supplement CoQ10 is important.
Statins which lower cholesterol reduce the body’s natural levels of CoQ10.
If you are on statins you may need to increase the CoQ10 intake.
Glucosamine. http://www.marketamerica.com/annanathankagan/index.cfm?action=shopping.wpSearch. (If link does not work please copy and paste the URL)
Primarily used for joints this natural compound also keeps your skin elastic by boosting the production of hyaluronic acid in the dermis. Hyaluronic acid holds on to moisture giving skin volume and radiance. It is recommended to take 1500mg of this supplement daily.
Foods that are bad for you and for your skin:
Refined sugar causes skin to age more quickly. Dairy food may exacerbate acne. Excessive alcohol intake can lead to broken capillaries and may worsen rosacea. Spicy food-too much
hyaluronic acid.
August 27, 2009 