Healthy Skin Nutrition and Vitamin A
January 12th, 2008
If you have a skin ailment, or any physical ailment for that matter, you should evaluate your diet to find a solution. Often times those that suffer from acne or dry/flaky skin also lack vitamin A in their diet, something a quick nutrition evaluation will reveal. In order to rebuild cells, which is necessary in maintaining healthy skin, vitamin A is critical.
It’s necessary to consume enough of the nutrients retinol and beta-carotene, otherwise known as pre-Vitamin A, so that your body can manufacture vitamin A on its own. You can do this by consuming the right vegetables and animal products and by taking a supplement of no more than 25,000 international units a day (any more than this is toxic). Try Murad Youth Builder Collagen Supplement, which includes Vitamin A and other skin healthy nutrients.
Below is a list of vitamin A rich foods:
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Carrots
- Cantaloupe
- Mangoes
- Liver
- Beef
- Egg yolks
- Milk
- Mozzarella cheese
There are many benefits to consuming the right amounts of vitamin A including quickly healed pimples and lesions, hydrated skin with no flaking, and also a reduction in acne itself. Studies show a link between severe acne sufferers and low levels of vitamin A. Acne sufferers should modify their diet, take a supplement and use topical skin care products that advertise vitamin A or retinol like SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5.
In addition to being a good part of your skin fitness and overall fitness, vitamin A is also excellent for your bone strength, immune system, digestive system, eyesight, and last but not least, it’s an antioxidant.
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