Supplements aren’t just having a moment — they’re enjoying decades of increased popularity! Many of us have jumped on board the supplement bandwagon and are always searching high and low for the best vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts that can give our health — including our skin — a boost. But, as you may have already figured out, experimentation with supplements can lead to a lot of money loss, and perhaps not always getting something back in return.
If your goals are to reduce inflammation in your body that can lead to things like skin conditions and more serious health concerns, one doctor has solid advice on three supplements you should add to your routine:
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Here are Neuroscientist Robert Love’s tips on three supplements to take to help with inflammation and signs of aging.
NR (Nicotinamide Riboside)
A source of energy in our body called NAD decreases as we age, and NR helps to increase NAD. Not only is NAD a source of energy for your body but it helps repair DNA.
NR is a member of the vitamin B3 family and can be naturally found in foods like meat, vegetables, and fruits.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is found in red wine and is an antioxidant that also helps repair DNA — but, sorry, you can’t get enough of it from red wine to justify finishing that bottle. You won’t just see the effects of resveratrol in your skin, either — it has been shown to protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, liver diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, and more.
Curcumin
You might be shocked at this last one, but curcumin is a great supplement for brain health — but can even help improve your memory. According to Love, over 500 clinical trials have investigated the benefits of curcumin in humans. Because one of the biggest causes of aging is inflammation, curcumin helps slow down aging by reducing inflammation in the body.
The language around supplements is often permissive — you may grow to believe that the more supplements you take, the merrier. But that is not the case. The best way to get vitamins and minerals, whenever possible, is through whole food sources. If you do take supplements, it’s important to find out what the daily recommendation is for your age (and if you are pregnant or nursing, it’s very important to follow guidelines). Some supplements, including NR, can make you sick if you take them in large dosages.
To be safe, check with your doctor prior to starting a new supplement routine.
