8 nutrients that help your skin

November 6, 2007

BY CHARLES STUART PLATKIN

MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

What can you change in your diet that will improve your skin?

1. Green tea: Wrinkles are caused by a loss of three vital skin structures: collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The goal in wrinkle treatment is to increase levels of these three substances, says Dr. Leslie Baumann, professor of dermatology at the University of Miami.

Drink two to four cups of green tea per day. "It has a high content of flavonoid-catechins," (which can help to strengthen collagen), says Shawn M. Talbott, author of "Cortisol Control and the Beauty Connection" (Hunter House, 2007).

2. Red wine: Red wine has a flavonoid-collagen profile similar to that of green tea and is known for its relaxation effects and promotion of blood flow, Talbott says.

3. Omega-3s: "Healthy omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes so that they are effective barriers. ... Omega-3s also seem to protect skin against UV damage," says Joy Bauer, author of "Joy Bauer's Food Cures" (Rodale, 2007). "Good food sources include oily fish, sardines, Pacific oysters, lake trout, flaxseeds, walnuts and omega-3-fortified eggs," Bauer says.

4. Vitamin E: This helps protect cell membranes and guards against UV radiation damage. "I recommend eating wheat germ, avocado, fortified cereals, nuts and seeds," Bauer says.

5. Beta carotene "Beta carotene-vitamin A is involved in the growth and repair of skin tissue and may protect against sun damage. ... Ample beta carotene from foods like sweet potato, pumpkin, carrots, mangoes and apricots is entirely safe and great for your skin," Bauer says.

6. Vitamin C: It's involved in collagen production and protects cells from free-radical damage. Baumann says getting enough vitamin C in your diet can also help reverse wrinkles. Good sources include sweet peppers, oranges, strawberries, lemons and broccoli.

7. Selenium "This helps safeguard the skin from sun damage and delays aging by protecting skin quality and elasticity," Bauer says. Food sources include Brazil nuts, tuna, crab and wheat germ.

8. Grains Eat more whole-grain carbs, as opposed to refined carbs, which can cause blood-sugar spikes that accelerate wrinkling, Talbott says.

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