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The breakthrough that reversed skin aging in 28 days
Like most people, I’m interested in anything that can help keep me looking and feeling younger, especially if it’s safe, natural — and has sound science behind it.
So, when I heard that a particular compound already known for supporting healthy blood vessels and blood pressure was making waves in anti-aging skincare — I had to tell you about it.
Pterostilbene is an antioxidant produced by plants to protect themselves against viruses, bacteria and fungi. It’s found in abundance in blueberries, and it’s a cousin to resveratrol.
You may already know about the anti-aging potential of resveratrol. It enhances skin elasticity by stimulating collagen production and protecting against oxidative damage.
But here’s why pterostilbene may have resveratrol beat…
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Significant breakthrough in just 28 days
One area where pterostilbene outperforms resveratrol is in “bioavailability” — a term that refers to the amount of a substance that enters the bloodstream after it’s introduced into the body and can have an active effect.
Resveratrol’s bioavailability is about one percent (though pairing it with grape seed extract can improve that significantly). But from the get-go, pterostilbene’s bioavailability is estimated to be around 80-95%!
When pterostilbene is consumed from foods or supplements, it’s absorbed through the stomach lining and cell membranes to reach the bloodstream. But what happens when it’s applied to our skin?
To find out, researchers in China had participants apply an emulsion containing it on one side of their face and a control cream on the other.
After just 28 days, the scientists had this to say: “Our results indicated that the pterostilbene emulsion remarkably improved skin elasticity, firmness, and reduced wrinkles, such as forehead, undereye, and Crow’s feet wrinkles.
It also:
- Increased the thickness of the epidermis layer
- Enhanced collagen and elastic fibers
- And minimized skin pores
In fact, the improvements seen in the skin were so significant that the researchers say pterostilbene “may change the way we approach anti-aging skincare formulations.”
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From youthful skin to youthful blood vessels
If your goal is healthy, younger-looking skin, leveraging the power of blueberries to turn back the hands of time could be the key.
But that’s not the only benefit you can expect…
As I mentioned earlier, pterostilbene is also known for promoting healthy blood pressure. Here are just a few of the mechanisms of action supported by research:
Antioxidant activity. Oxidative stress interferes with the normal function of the endothelial cells that line artery walls. By inhibiting damage induced by oxidative stress, pterostilbene helps alleviate hypertension.
Anti-inflammatory activity. Pterostilbene can successfully reverse the elevation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Not only does this help relieve inflammation of the endothelial lining of the arteries, but it also exerts anti-atherosclerotic activity. Atherosclerosis is a condition that can age you before you even know you have it.
And that’s the connection between skin aging and blood pressure — youthful arteries.
Blood vessels harden with age, poor habits and exposure to environmental toxins, oxidative stress and inflammation. That results in loss of elasticity and changes in blood pressure. And when blood vessels lose their firmness, the walls of your arteries become prone to injury.
Those same saboteurs and those same changes to the tissue that make up your skin contribute to visible signs of aging.
So, from the inside out, it makes sense to include pterostilbene in your anti-aging routine, not only to help maintain the youthfulness of your skin, but of your blood vessels as well!
Editor’s note: There are perfectly safe and natural ways to decrease your risk of blood clots including the 25-cent vitamin, the nutrient that acts as a natural blood thinner and the powerful herb that helps clear plaque. To discover these and other secrets of long-lived hearts, click here for Hushed Up Natural Heart Cures and Common Misconceptions of Popular Heart Treatments!
Sources:
Natural Molecule Shows Remarkable Anti-Aging Results After Just 28 Days — SciTechDaily
Bioavailability of resveratrol — Annals of the New York Academy of Science
Effects of Pterostilbene on Cardiovascular Health and Disease — Current Issues in Molecular Biology
By Virginia Tims-Lawson
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