In order to achieve lasting skin health, start by addressing gut health while optimizing natural collagen production
Oral collagen is a good start to achieving lasting skin health but take a multi-faceted approach. Address your gut health and optimize natural collagen production.
While oral supplements are effective, your body requires specific raw materials and lifestyle conditons to synthesize and protect its own collagen.
Vitamin C is critical cofactor for the enzymes that cross-link collagen fibers. Without it, your body cannot produce collagen effectively. Citrus, bell peppers, stawberries, and kiwi are great sources of vitamin C.
Proline and glycine are amino acids that form the building blocks for collagen. Eat eggs, cabbage, and mushrooms. Find BCAA suplements with them in the amino acid profile
Copper and zinc are necessary trace minerals for optimal repair of damaged skin. Eat shellfish, legumes, nuts and seeds for both trace minerals.
Watch your sugar intake. Advanced Glycation End Products (AGES) will accumulate with high sugar intake. AGES lead to glycation, a process where sugar molecules attach to collagen, making it brittle and prone to breaking.
Collagen production peaks during deep sleep as part of the body's natural repair cycle.
The health of your skin is often a reflection of your internal environment, specifically the integrity of your gut lining. A "leaky guy" can lead to systemic inflammation that manifests as acne, eczema or premature aging. These particular probiotic strains health with the gut and skin. Look for lactobacillus rhamnosus, bifidobacterium infantis, lacobacillus acidophilus, and bacills coagulans in your probiotic formula. These strains improve and support the gut lining and reduce inflammed skin.
Dr. Garrett is the founder of Core Chiropractic in Birmingham, AL. While most health care is focused on temporary relief, the staff at Core Chiropractic focus on creating solutions to a wide spectrum of health conditions. Connect with Dr. Garrett at (205) 206-9341 or via online form.
