As the largest organ in your body, your skin needs all the nourishment and care it needs. Yet, constant exposure to cigarette smoke, prolonged sun exposure and highly processed foods may just actually increase the production of free radicals in your skin, leading to acceleration of the aging process. You will most likely end up with dull-looking, oily or wrinkly skin. Dr. Andre Berger is a Beverly Hills age management doctor who specializes in a wide variety of anti-aging and regenerative procedures.
While you are exactly what you eat, keep in mind that a healthy skin is a result of what exactly lies within. Below is a rundown of the essential vitamins to ensure optimum skin health with corresponding food sources.
1. Vitamin C. This vitamin is responsible for stimulating the production of collagen, an essential protein which keeps your skin firm and more youthful looking. Apart from slowing the rate of aging through collagen production, Vitamin C is also shown to play a significant role in preventing the most common forms of cancer, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Start filling up on your citrus fruits, cauliflower, leafy greens and bell peppers as these food groups are abundant in Vitamin C.
2. Vitamin E. This vitamin is key to neutralizing the effects of the damage done by free radicals into your skin thus preventing the appearance of wrinkles and dryness. Apart from its significant contribution to your skin health, Vitamin E is also vital to reducing cognitive decline to a great extent. Excellent sources of the vitamin include avocados, wheat germ, nuts and vegetable oils.
3. Selenium
This mineral has anti-inflammatory properties which slows down aging and protect one from sun-induced skin cancer. The best sources of selenium are nuts, dairy, fish and meat. Brazilian nuts are very popular sources of selenium.
4. Hyaluronic Acid
As a major component of the skin and the connective tissue such as joints, hyaluronic acid is a water-loving compound which lubricates muscles, joints and skin. As people age, the hyaluronic acid in the body decreases thus the need to supplement and eat food sources rich in hyaluronic acid. Excellent sources of this mineral include seaweed, kelp and starchy foods such as parsnips, yams and turnips.
If you’re interested in Beverly Hills anti-aging treatment programs, schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Berger by calling 310.856.9173 or by filling out this Consultation Request form.
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