Vitamin A-rich foods promote healthier skin, not to mention offering benefits to your eyes and teeth. Vitamin A is needed for repairing and maintaining healthy skin, including healing and constructing new skin tissue. It also protects against wrinkling. Research shows it has virtually eliminated acne in milder cases, and should be a staple in everyone's diet.
Antioxidants, primarily vitamins E and C, can help to protect skin cells from the ravages of free radicals, a harmful byproduct of sunlight. Antioxidants are also important in the formation of the protein collagen which, along with elastin, helps strengthen and reduce skin aging.
B vitamins, including biotin, help to ensure healthy development of skin cells, and fight stress and aging. Vitamin B6 may also be helpful in controlling acne, particularly for women who experience flare-ups before and during menstrual periods.
And then there are the essential fatty acids or "omegas," whose effectiveness against various inflammations are just beginning to be fully understood. For skin irritations, omega 6 -- found in evening primrose oil or borage seed oil -- may be beneficial. These oils have been shown to reduce, and sometimes eliminate, inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.
The effects of a nutrient-dense diet rich with vitamins should become evident within a period of three months. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain breads and cereals, along with including healthy fats.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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