Skin is an organ, in fact the biggest one in the body. It acts as the barrier between internal organ and the environmental changes and protects the body from any mechanical damage and alien substances. It is the essential part of the immune system. Ultraviolet rays, free radicals,
toxic and allergic compounds, and mechanical damage, endogenous factors such as genetic predisposition, immunity, hormonal status, stress are some factors that affects skin condition and results in photo-aging, inflammation, reduced
immune function, imbalanced epidermal homeostasis,
and other skin disorders. Researches proved that some changes in dietary and necessary supplementation can improve immune system and have therapeutic action on skin. Here we are going to discuss some such nutrients and how they help to keep your skin healthy.
VITAMIN E
Because of it's antioxidant property this fat soluble vitamin protects cell membranes and is thought to play an important role in skin aging and used in many over the counter products. Many researches have proved that combination of Vitamin E & C as an oral supplement provides some amount of sun protection. It helps in delaying photo-aging. But be sure to take the right amount of supplements as high intake of vitamin E may be associated with an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma ( A malignant skin cancer).
VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID)
A water soluble vitamin that is found is citrus food and dark green leafy vegetables may reverse the negative effects of UV radiation in the skin. Relatively large doses of vitamin C may cause indigestion, particularly when taken on an empty stomach.
CAROTENOIDS
RETINOLS AND CAROTENOIDS are known for their role in protecting the skin from UV rays. It has excellent antioxidant quality and prevents UV induced collagen breakdown. In recent years, carotenoids have received a tremendous amount of
attention as potential anti-cancer and anti-aging compounds.
Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants, protecting the cells of the body
from damage caused by free radicals. Carotenoids, and specifically
beta-carotene, are also believed to enhance the function of the immune
system.
SOURCES
The orange-colored fruits and vegetables including carrots, apricots, mangoes, squash, papaya, and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin.
Green vegetables, especially spinach, kale, and collard greens, also contain beta-carotene, and are the best sources of lutein.
Lycopene is found in tomatoes, guava, and pink grapefruit. Salmon, shellfish, milk, and egg yolks also provide carotenoids.
Cayenne pepper and chili pepper are worthy of special mention here for upping the carotenoid intake
POLY SATURATED FATTY ACID
Supplementation of diets with appropriate purified vegetable oils, fish oil, or both may generate local cutaneous anti inflammatory and antiproliferative metabolites which could serve standard therapeutic regimens for the management of inflammatory skin disorders. Omega-3s and omega-6s are the building blocks of healthy cell membranes. These polyunsaturated fats also help produce the skin's natural oil barrier, critical in keeping skin hydrated, plumper, and younger looking. If you're not getting enough EFAs in your diet, your skin may be dry, inflamed, and prone to whiteheads and blackheads. Yet there's more to essential fatty acids than plumper skin.
So, include these necessary vitamins and minerals in your diet and fight with skin disorders and UV rays....
AWARENESS IS THE KEY TO PREVENTION
References
http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/73/5/853.full.pdf+html?sid=38323e0c-7a2e-4ace-bd4b-6a1ece05c757
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20189681
http://www.aad.org/stories-and-news/news-releases/new-study-evaluates-effectiveness-of-vitamins-for-the-treatment-of-sun-damaged-skin
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10617998
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=84
http://chriskresser.com/how-too-much-omega-6-and-not-enough-omega-3-is-making-us-sick
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