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Supplements can seem a little bit like magic. Take one and all of your dietary needs can be addressed, right? Not quite. Maintaining a balanced diet with plenty of protein, carbs, and fats is the most important thing you can do for both your health and your skin. But if you are experiencing vitamin or mineral deficiencies and are looking for ways to boost your health and make your complexion glow, there are specific nutrients that can help. Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CDN and CEO of NY Nutrition Group, spoke with SHEFinds.com about the one supplement you should take every morning over 50 if you want to feel and look your best.
“Healthy, youthful skin never goes out of style - no matter how much you age,” Moskovitz says. “While we can't Benjamin Button our bodies, we can certainly take measures to slow down the aging process and enhance the tone and texture of our epidermis. The first step is to always practice healthy habits including eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet, staying hydrated, logging in enough sleep and participating in regular exercise. Outside of these health pillars, a supplement can help fill in nutritional gaps ensuring a smoother skin surface.”
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So, which supplement ingredient should you look to first? According to Moskovitz, the benefits of resveratrol can not be understated. “If you're not familiar, resveratrol is a powerful polyphenol found in the skins of red grapes, red wine, blueberries and peanuts,” Moskovitz says. “It fights against oxidative stress that can accelerate the aging process, both internally and externally, and directly treats fine facial lines or wrinkles.” One supplement that contains resveratrol and other effective vitamins that Moskovitz recommends is Oh Grape by Groove, which she calls “a high-quality multivitamin that contains all the essentials to preserve your youthful appearance. The MVP of this concoction is 500mg of resveratrol.”
Aside from containing high amounts of resveratrol, Moskovitz credits Oh Grape for containing a hefty dose of vitamin C that directly improves collagen absorption. “Collagen is a protein found naturally in our bodies, but it starts to deteriorate starting in our twenties,” Moskovitz says. “Collagen loss contributes to tarnished skin tone and texture. We can boost collagen by eating a well-balanced diet and by consuming enough vitamin C-rich foods, such as strawberries, oranges, red peppers, and broccoli, or supplements.”
Finally, it’s important not to neglect vitamin D, as a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to red, itchy and dry skin - none of which translate to a youthful glow, Moskovitz says.
“VItamin D is hard-to-come-by in your diet and limited to eggs, cod liver oil, bony fish, and fortified juices or milk products,” Moskovitz says. “That is why deficiencies are highly common. That said, I always recommend my clients adopt healthy behaviors and supplement when necessary, especially if they want to be as proactive and preventive as possible. This supplement is taken once a day with, or without food.”
And remember: always consult a doctor before you start any new supplement regimen.
