Skin Health Part 2

Back at the start of August I posted an article about how supplementing vitamins can support healthy skin from the inside.

Today, I am posting information about supplements for particular types of skin problems.

Oily skin.

A multivitamin and mineral complex. This needs to include good levels of all B vitamins, 800iu Vitamin A, 200iu selenium, m200iu chromium and 15mg Zinc. (iu = international units).

Zinc, In addition to the zinc in the multi vitamin it may be helpful to add another 15mg for a short course. Use zinc citrate as this is most easily absorbed.

Vitamin E 250- 400iu This may help with spots that erupt as a result of blocked sebaceous glands. Look for Vitamin E as d-alpha tocopherol as this is absorbed more readily.

Itchy/flaky/dry skin

Evening Primrose oil. 1000mg twice daily. Look for a minimum level of GLA of 90mg per capsule. A 1000mg capsule is rather big. You could use 500mg capsules and take 2×2 a day.

Fish oil. 1100mg pure fish oil with guaranteed levels of 700mg of omega 3s which give levels of 360mg EPA and 240mg DHA

A broad spectrum multivitamin and mineral complex. Several nutrients are necessary for the conversion of fatty acids found in the supplements mentioned above. Taking a multi complex ensures the body makes best use of your supplementation.

Easily bruised skin*.

Anthocyanidins 160mg twice daily

Horse chestnut. 278mg standardised extracttwice daily for 3 months, then once a day. Look for guaranteed level of 50mg aescin.

Vitamin C. 500mg Vitamin C and 200gm bioflavanoids twice daily.

*Anyone who suffers frequent bruising without apparent cause should consult a doctor.

A good varied diet with unrefined carbs, plenty of colourful vegetables and fruit, protein and plenty of water is a good place to start with any kind of problem.

If you are medication, please check for listed interactions and seek medical advice before taking any of these supplements.

If in doubt, contact a nutritionist or food sensitivity practitioner who can test which supplements would be most suited to your needs.

information supplied by Lamberts http://www.lambertshealthcare.co.uk