Vitamins and Minerals for great looking skin

SUPPLEMENTS

Supplementing your diet can give you the additional assurance that your body is receiving the nutrition it needs.

Vitamin A

This fat soluble vitamin works so well on the skin that it is prescribed to heal severe acne and other skin problems, as it stimulates wound healing.

The safest way to take vitamin A, in supplement form, is to take beta carotene, with a meal. Consult your doctor before taking this supplement if you are a smoker.

B-complex vitamins

B-complex vitamins protect the skin by controlling the chemicals which cause inflammation and regenerates cells. B vitamins are water soluble, so your bodies supply needs to be replenished daily. Take vitamin B in the morning.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is also water soluble so it needs to be taken daily. It helps to prevent free radical damage and helps in the production of collagen.

Increase your vitamin C intake slowly and divide the doses throughout the day and take them 30-40 minutes before meals.

Vitamin E

This fat soluble vitamin is effective at repairing skin damage by moisturizing and improving elasticity as well as banishing free radicals.

Take in the morning.

Calcium

Calcium prevents osteoporosis and makes it possible for muscles, like the heart, to contract.

Take in the evening.

Magnesium

Best taken with calcium to build healthy bones and help muscles, like the heart, to relax. Magnesium also helps to alleviate the symptoms of PMS.

Take in the evening.

Trace minerals are so named because they are needed in minute quantities as large amounts can be toxic.

Chromium

Chromium is a fast fat-burning supplement that can be used when dieting. It naturally slows inflammation down in the skin. It may also help to stabilize blood sugar levels.

Diabetics should consult their doctor before taking chromium.

Take this supplement daily.

Selenium

Selenium is an immune system booster, helps neutralize certain toxins and is a vital antioxidant.

Take selenium daily.

Zinc

Zinc is essential for great looking skin because it helps the body to maintain its collagen supply.

Zinc should be taken daily, in conjunction with vitamin C, to be the most effective.

Always take zinc with food or you could get nauseous.

Some other important supplements

Acetyl-L-Carnitine

This supplement is recommended for people over the age of 50, struggling to repair their skin. It is also used as an aid to weight loss.

Divide the doses between breakfast and lunch.

Co-Enzyme Q10

Co-Enzyme Q10 is an antioxidant that is the most easily depleted in the skin by sun exposure and toxins. It is able to get into the cell membrane and protect it from free radical damage.

Divide the dose between morning and lunch.

People suffering from heart disease should consult their doctor for dosage information.

Alpha Lipoic Acid

This is a strong antioxidant that also helps to raise the levels of vitamin C and E in the body. It helps to fight free radical damage on the inside and the outside of the body.

Divide the doses between breakfast and lunch.

L-Glutmine

L-glutamine is an amino acid with many functions, such as the promotion of a healthy immune system and protection from liver damage.

Divide the doses between breakfast and lunch.

Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids

Omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids work together to fight inflammation in the body.

The amount of omega 3 should always be double the amount of omega 6 taken.

Take daily supplements.

Pycnogenol

Pycnogenol protects your collagen and helps keep the skin smooth.

Take daily supplements.