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The fatty nutrient that takes years off your face
It’s no secret that the skin on your face and neck are the first places to show signs of aging.
So here’s a piece of great news…
You can uplift your complexion and reduce blemishes with a simple supplement!
Of course, it’s no surprise that the best beauty secrets are found in the produce aisle. That’s because the most effective way to ageless beauty is to eat a full spectrum of colorful fruits and vegetables.
But there’s one nutrient that really stands out to reduce the signs of aging as they appear on your face…
Omega-3 essential fatty acids are like superheroes that fight the inflammation abomination. You’ve probably read how they can ease pain and protect inflamed arthritic joints, cut down on inflammation in the brain that can lead to dementia and reduce inflammation in the body that can lead to numerous diseases — including cancer.
Well, it turns out that one of the main reasons that omega-3s have an almost “magical” effect on your skin’s health and appearance, is due to the very same reason — their potent anti-inflammatory properties.
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Inflammaging
Inflammation is believed to be so involved in premature aging that scientists have coined the term — inflammaging.
Inflammaging promotes oxidative stress that shortens your telomeres, makes your cells age rapidly and makes your skin more prone to skin problems like psoriasis, eczema, and acne.
But not only can omega-3s douse that inflammation, they can protect your skin from the effects of photo-aging — that’s ultraviolet (UV) light damage (also called photodamage) that accumulates from a lifetime of sun exposure.
In fact, studies have shown that people who supplement with omega-3s experience less sun damage and have reduced signs of aging compared with those who don’t.
And I’m sure you know that too much UV light damage can also contribute to skin cancer. But guess what? It’s also been found that omega-3 supplementation can protect you from sunburn — one key trigger for cancer development.
But it gets even better — omega-3s may even slow down the rate that your skin ages…
Because omega-3s can actually protect your skin from “photoaging”— the process responsible for deep wrinkles, the loss of elasticity and the discoloration of your skin — it can help lessen these obvious signs of premature-aging so you look younger longer!
Omega-3s support the formation and maintenance of collagen, which is the connective tissue under your skin that creates structure, maintains the skin’s elasticity, and keeps your skin looking smooth.
And if that’s not enough, these fatty acids provide superior protection for the moisture barrier of your skin…
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You might think that slathering lotion on the outside of your skin is the best way to keep it hydrated. But you’ve overlooked one very important factor — the innermost layer of your skin needs to be nourished more if you’re suffering from chronic dryness, and as you age.
So where can you find omega-3s? By consuming omega-3-rich food sources:
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Mackerel
- Tuna
- Krill oil
- Fish oil
- Flax seeds
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Walnuts
A second option is to supplement your diet with capsules containing flaxseed oil (vegetarian option) or fish or krill oil (much more bioavailable/ absorbable). The National Institute of Health recommends at least 1.1 grams of omega-3 fatty acids daily.
And if your skin is feeling dry, skip the chemical lotions because you can apply the oil derived from the fish oil or flaxseed capsules directly to your skin. Just crack open the capsule and apply — the topical application of omega-3s also shows great anti-aging skin-supportive benefits!
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Source:
- Essential Fatty Acids and Skin Health — Oregonstate.edu. (2016). Linus Pauling Institute. Retrieved 18 May, 2017
By Jedha Dening
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