What to Put In Your Diet to Improve Your Skin

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After 2 years of lockdown measures, 2022 is the year for you to take control of your skin and diet. A woman at any age is always looking for a way to improve the look and feel of their skin. The cosmetics industry uses this to continue to distribute creams and serums so people can have that healthy glow. Yet, did you know your diet could play a part in this as well?

If you have not looked into it, there are tons of research looking into what specific vitamins your body needs to have to make your skin continue to look youthful. Here is everything you need to know.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant which may help to protect skin from UV damage. Furthermore, topically administered vitamin E may nourish and protect your skin from free radical damage. Vitamin E also helps to strengthen skin barrier function and has moisturising and healing properties. Vitamin E is also a natural anti-inflammatory, which means it may soothe and relax the skin.

Increasing Vitamin E Intake:

Like any other vitamin, vitamin E can be found in different types of food. The recommended amount of vitamin E is 4mg a day for men and 3mg a day for women. Good sources of vitamin E are:

  • plant oils – such as rapeseed (vegetable oil), sunflower, soya, corn and olive oil
  • nuts and seeds
  • wheat germ – found in cereals and cereal products

If you know your diet does not include enough vitamin E, try taking supplements that contain the correct amount of this vitamin. One of our products, that contains vitamin E, is our Routine Vita Veg Capsules.

Vitamin K

Have you ever wondered what vitamin you need to help with blood clotting? Well, the answer is vitamin K. This is a vital vitamin that aids in the process of blood clotting and helps the healing process of wounds, bruises, and areas affected by surgery. Aside from this, vitamin K does help with the overall look of your skin. Vitamin K helps to lighten under-eye circles, aids in the appearance of dark spots, reduces the appearance of stretch marks and helps to reduce visible wrinkles.

Increasing Vitamin K Intake:

Unlike other vitamins, the recommended amount of vitamin K you require is based on your body weight. It has been said that adults need approximately 1 microgram a day of vitamin K per kg of their body weight. This means if you weigh 65kg, you will need 65 micrograms (1000 smaller than 65mg) of vitamin K each day.

Good sources of vitamin K are:

  • green leafy vegetables – such as broccoli and spinach
  • vegetable oils
  • cereal grains

If you know your diet does not include enough vitamin E, try having a look at taking supplements that contains it. One of our products, that contains vitamin K, is our Routine Seaweed Capsules.

Collagen

Every time you hear skin and hair supplements you instantly think of collagen. Why? Because it is the most lavish protein in the human body. Collagen is found in bones, muscles, skin and tendons – it is the thing that holds everything together.

Collagen peptides or supplements containing collagen have been demonstrated in various trials to help prevent the ageing of your skin by minimising wrinkles and dryness. These supplements may work by encouraging your body to make its own collagen. Collagen supplements may also encourage the creation of other proteins that support skin structure, such as elastin and fibrillin.

Increasing Collagen Intake:

There are tons of different methods to get collagen into your body. From collagen powders, injections and supplements. But, what do you have to eat to get your collagen?

Good food sources of collagen are:

  • bone broth
  • chicken
  • seafood
  • leafy greens

If you are looking for your next favourite collagen supplement, here at VitaProHealth we have one for you to try. Try our Routine Ultra Collagen Capsules today to get your collagen shot!

Pro tip: if you are looking to increase your collagen intake, it is recommended you look at your vitamin C as well. This is due to it helping the production of this protein. Check out our Routine Vitamin C supplement as well.

How We Can Help

Here at VitaProHealth, we are always looking for ways to offer you the best supplements for your health journey. Whether this is to get healthy skin or help you lose weight for a special event, we are here to help with a range of specialists at hand. Check out our general health lifestyle page to find out more and have a look at our supplements that you might need.

If you have any questions about our supplements, contact us today at info@vitaprohealth.com and we will answer any queries.