If you look back a couple of posts, you will see that I wrote about Vitamins that promote healthy skin. Now I want to tell you about some of the minerals that will have your skin looking and feeling great.
Calcium is needed for the growth and maintenance of bones and teeth. Women tend to lose bone mass after a certain age and because of a decline in hormone levels. In extreme cases this can cause osteoporosis, which means that your bones become weak and brittle. Not nice if you have a fall. I also recently read an article that said if we have healthy bones in our face it would support the skin better and we would look younger. Better bones mean less sagging skin. I like that idea.
Magnesium is also needed for the growth and maintenance of bones. It also helps to convert food into energy. Magnesium helps muscles to relax and can be very useful to combat some PMS symptoms. Women who suffer with premenstrual headaches may find relief when taking Magnesium. Because Magnesium help the muscles to relax some people prefer to take them in the evening, to aid sleep.
Chromium is an insulin regulator, which means that it stabilizes blood sugar levels,so it’s great if you are insulin resistant (a lot of people are). I have found that taking it after food has definitely improved my energy levels. No more afternoon slump for me! Chromium also helps to naturally slow the pro-inflammatory forces that age the skin.
Selenium can help to neutralise certain toxins and is a vital antioxidant. I call this the pretty pill because I can really see a difference in my skin after starting to take it. Watermelon seeds are loaded with Selenium, so don’t spit them out when you are eating this fiber filled treat.
Zinc is essential for good looking skin because it’s a member of a group of enzymes that helps the body to maintain its collagen supply. Vitamin C and Zinc work hand in hand. The one helps the other to be better absorbed by the body. Zinc can also be useful if you have hair which breaks easily or is falling out.
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