Monday, November 9, 2009

What Vitamins Should I Take For Young Skin?

By Linda Robison

If you suffer from dry itchy skin or dry skin rashes it is nice to know that you can find relief by taking certain vitamins for dry skin. One vitamin for dry skin that is often overlooked is Fish Oil - Omega 3 Fatty Acids.

Fish oils can also help to regulate excess or too little oils so this makes it very effective for dry patchy skin, acne, eczema, psoriasis and more. Many people are not aware of the connection between fish oil and a prostaglandins - a hormone very important for health young skin.

Prostaglandins are a hormone that helps regulate cell function within the body. Prostaglandins also help balance a hormone called androgen which can cause excess oil production, acne, blackheads and clogged pores.

You can get omega 3 fatty acids from oily cold water fish like salmon or tuna. The problem is eating too much fish in not recommended due to polluted waters. It's a shame isn't it? As a health advisor for many years, I've been recommending and using a purified, molecularly distilled fish oil supplement that is guaranteed to be free from mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium and PCBs

Other vitamins for dry include vitamin A which acts as a potent free radical scavenger and quenches free radicals. This helps keep the skin young and helps to slow wrinkle formation. Deficiency of vitamin A include: early or excessive wrinkles, dry scalp and hair, dry itchy skin or dry skin rashes, and dry eyes. Good food sources are egg yolks, carrots, yellow/green vegetables.

Vitamin E is also an important skin vitamin that helps speed up cell renewal. It is also an antioxidant and free radical scavenger and helps keep skin moist and hydrated. Food sources of vitamin E include: nuts, seeds, beef, vegetables, and spinach. Click Here for more information on choosing the best fish oil supplement. - 14130

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