I have been told over and over again to take my vitamins (especially because I am a vegetarian). But I have been prone not to listen to this basic advice. Why? I find that if I don't understand what each vitamin does for me, I find it less essential to follow through with taking my daily multi vitamin. So I decided to make a list of vitamins (for all the ladies out there similar to me), the effect that they have on the body/skin and which foods are good sources for each vitamin.
VITAMIN A:
Essential for: normal growth and renewal of the skins cells.
Effects on the body: keeps skin tissue, red blood cells and the immune system healthy. Also acts as an antioxidant.
Can be found in: Egg yolks, dairy product, fish oil, margarine and liver.
Effects on the skin: Evens out skin tone, diminishes fine lines, increases the epidermal lifecycle and can stimulate the renewal of skin cells.
VITAMIN B:
Essential for: Protein metabolism, building red blood cells and the immune system. Can be found in: Poultry, fish, whole grains, meat, dairy products, bananas and leafy dark green veggies.
Effects on the skin: Prevents oily skin and decreases the possibility of breakouts. It may also aid in collagen formation.
VITAMIN C:
Essential for: Collagen production and neutralizing free radicals.
Can be found in: Citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, berries, peppers and cabbage. Effects on the skin: Aides in healing scar tissue and protects against UVA/UVB rays.
VITAMIN D:
Essential for: The development of skin cells and also aides with calcium absorption. Can be found in: Egg yolks, fish, liver and fortified milk.
Effects on the skin: It moisturizes and conditions the skin.
VITAMIN E:
Essential for: The growth of healthy tissue and acts as an antioxidant.
Can be found in: Nuts, vegetable oil, green leafy veggies and whole grains.
Effects on the skin: Also helps condition and moisturize the skin. It also helps to heal burns and cuts, protects against UV damage and improves skin tone.
VITAMIN F:
Essential for: part of the building block of the skin's surface.
Can be found in: Flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, safflower oil and borage seed oil.
Effects on the skin: Helpful in the treatment of acne. It also helps maintain the barrier function of the skin.
VITAMIN K:
Essential for: Helps promote blood clotting.
Can be found in: Green leafy veggies.
Effects on the skin: Can reduce bruising, dark eye circles and may help broken capillaries fade.
03-20-2008, 02:21 AM
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