Supplements that can keep your skin firm even in old age. Doctor: "It's a very good starting point"
Pollution, stress, smoking or excessive sun exposure can affect the skin. However, there are ways to keep the skin firm into old age, according to the New York Post.
Nutritionist Jennifer Hanway shared the nutrients for firm skin she recommends for people aged 30 and above.
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Amino Acids
Hanway explained to MindBodyGreen that when people reach the age of 30, collagen production decreases. Collagen ensures the structure of the skin, muscles, bones and connective tissue.
People can boost their collagen production by ensuring they get enough amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
"Unfortunately, our body does not prioritize the skin as an essential organ - unlike the brain, heart or lungs. So, if we only consume small or even sufficient amounts of protein, the body will not be able to provide those extra amino acids to our skin, hair or nails to keep them looking healthy", Hanway noted.
Hanway recommends people consume 1-2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
"For most women, 100 to 120 grams is a very good starting point", Hanway said.
Omega-3
As people age, the skin barrier weakens, internal stress factors, such as inflammation and nutrient deficiencies, can affect the skin, as well as external factors like sun exposure and pollution.
"Consuming nutrient-dense foods is an important thing you can do to help slow down the aging process", holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn told MindBodyGreen.
Marius Morariu, a holistic nutritionist who co-founded Tracie Martyn, a New York spa known for its celebrity-favorite facials, also emphasizes the importance of consuming omega-3 fatty acids, found in certain fish, some vegetable oils and nuts, to combat inflammation.
"Powerful omega-3 fatty acids benefit not only the skin, but also the brain. Many people are afraid of fats, but they are very important and very good for you", Morariu told the NY Post last month.
Research has shown that taking omega-3 supplements can help balance the skin’s inflammatory response.
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