By Melissa Stanley R.N., B.S.N.
Your skin is the largest organ and a barrier that protects the rest of your body. Your skin needs the right amount of balance to do its job optimally. It needs nourishment from the inside and outside to keep it feeling and looking great and working properly.
Nutrients to improve skin health is constantly evolving. In this article, I will highlight some of the major game-changer nutrients that help maintain and improve healthy skin.
Bioavailability of the supplement/nutrient you are taking plays a role as well. Bioavailability is the amount of the nutrient that enters the body’s circulation and is able to have an active effect. IV hydration and wellness has 100% bioavailability compared to oral supplements which has only about 20% bioavailability. That is a huge difference as you look at cost of supplements and the results you are expecting.
Starting with hydration, you should consume a half ounce to an ounce of water per pound of weight. So if you weight 130 lbs, you should consume about 65 to 130 oz of water a day.
Master antioxidants are a must when it comes to skin health and are also multifunctional in their benefits. These would include Glutathione, and Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid).
Glutathione is used to aid in the detoxification of the liver, reduce liver damage from alcohol abuse or fatty liver disease, assists in the reduction of psoriasis, reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s, improves insulin resistance, fights free radicals in the blood that damage our skin (helps fill in fine lines and wrinkles), lightens/brightens skin color, and may help prevent or reduces symptoms of autoimmune diseases. High dose glutathione can be used as beauty boost for those seeking a brighter complexion, have various skin conditions and detoxing the liver.
Ascorbic Acid is a potent antioxidant that is essential in the role of collagen production, fights free-radicals in the body, supports the immune system, strengthens tendons and bones, boosts energy levels, and much more. Fighting free radicals and collagen production are important for anti-aging.
B complex is a broad-spectrum water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in several bodily functions. B complex aids in energy production, promotes memory/concentration, decreases stress/anxiety, assists in the regulation of hormone function, stimulates the release of gastric acid to improve gastrointestinal health, promotes healthy hair, skin and nails.
Biotin (B7) is a water-soluble vitamin needed for the metabolism of amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids. Promotes healthy growth and strength of hair, skin, and nails, stimulates metabolism, blood sugar regulation, and regulates thyroid function. Use with caution with altered thyroid function as this may interact with thyroid lab levels.
Zinc is a trace element/metal. Zinc chloride Supports immune system, helps treat acne and dermal infections, may decrease symptoms and shorten the duration of the common cold, may improve cognitive function, improves sense of smell and taste, improves health of reproduction systems, may prevent prostate disease, and aids in prevention of bone loss.
NAD+ (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme that aids in recovery from substance dependency, improves cognitive function, decrease symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease, increase physical performance, improves depression, may reduce stress/anxiety, etc.
Tri-amino blend is a preserved Amino Acid. It improves circulation, promotes health blood pressure, speeds up recovery time post workout, increases speed of wound healing, removes bodily waste and metabolites in muscle that cause fatigue, improves athletic performance, improves cardiac function, provides mental clarity and supports immune system.
Magnesium is an electrolyte muscle relaxant that is known to reduce muscle pain, fatigue, cramps, and spasm. It’s vasodilatory properties promote healthy circulation and recovery. Magnesium Chloride also helps regulate sleep by producing serotonin, GABA, and melatonin. Healthy circulation keeps skin stimulated. Magnesium also helps reduce inflammation with certain skin conditions. Good nights sleep will keep your skin in check.
In conclusion, consistency is key to maintaining optimal health. A lot of factors are involved when it comes to your health. Keeping your skin care routine, lifestyle, hydration and nutrient/ vitamin regimen on point, will keep you feeling your best inside and out. Along with nutrients, keeping your body hydrated, detoxed, clean eating and good skincare are all key to healthy glowing skin.
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