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Beautify
with Effects of Vitamins on Beauty
| VITAMIN TYPES |
BENEFITS |
FOOD SOURCES |
| Vitamin A / Beta Carotene |
Vitamin A is essential for healthy hair and eyes. It is also
important in the prevention and clearing of infections of the skin. Vitamin A
counteracts dry skin, dandruff and wrinkle formation. It is needed for healthy
blood circulation which gives a glow to the skin. Vitamin A deficiency can lead
to eruptions or dry, coarse, wrinkled skin; dull and dry hair or dandruff;
ridging or peeling fingernails; pimples or acne and visual fatigue. |
Cod liver oil, Dairy products, Eggs, Carrots, Green leafy vegetables,
Tomatoes, Papaya, Melon. |
| Vitamin B Complex |
B vitamins are vital for clear, luminous skin, youthful looks
and for delaying graying of hair. They are essential for healthy skin, hair, and
eyes. Studies show that 40 percent of dermatitis sufferers lack B vitamins. B
vitamins also counteract stress, which has adverse effects on one's appearance. A deficiency of B complex vitamins can lead to:
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Whole grain cereals, wheat, Pulses, Nuts, Green leafy vegetables,
Molasses, Meat, Liver, Brewer's yeast. |
| Vitamin C |
Vitamin C, in conjunction with protein, is necessary for the
production of collagen-the glue that holds us and our skin together and
circumvents sags or wrinkles. It regulates sebaceous glands to keep skin from
drying out; helps prevent facial lines, wrinkles and spider veins; hair tangling
or breaking.
Vitamin C is essential for the health of the hair, eyes and teeth, resistance to
infection, healing of wounds and firm skin tissues.
Combined with bioflavinoids, vitamin C
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Prevents the pigment clumping that the sun turns into age spots
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Strengthens capillaries to avoid easy bruising or the tiny
hemorrhages that become spider veins.
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Helps the oil-secreting glands function property to keep the
skin from drying out.
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Prevents bleeding of the gums.
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Green vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, green peppers, raw
leafy greens, tomatoes
Fresh fruits: lemon, orange and grapefruit, cantaloupe,
kiwi, strawberries
Potatoes
Black currants, blackberries, buckwheat, cherries, and grape
are rich sources of flavonoids
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| Vitamin D |
Vitamin D is essential for healthy teeth, bones and nails as
well as for the assimilation of calcium and phosphorus. It promotes healthy
eyes, skin and teeth.
Deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to dental decay.
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Rays of the sun, Milk, Beef liver, Salmon, Tuna, Butter, Sprouted seeds,
Synthetic Vitamin D ( manufactured from fish liver oils) |
| Vitamin E
Caution: If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or an
overactive thyroid, check with your physician before taking supplemental E. |
Vitamin E helps form muscles and tissues to prevent wrinkles and
premature aging of the skin. It helps prevent dry, dull skin, age spots, falling
hair and dandruff. It improves circulation and healing of scars. Research has
shown that large doses of vitamin E double healthy cell reproduction to slow the
aging process and forestall premature wrinkling. |
Whole wheat bread, Whole grains, Wheat germ, Milk, Raw or spouted seeds,
Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Butter, Egg yolks, Leafy greens, Liver,
Olives, Soybeans, Sunflower seeds, Nuts, Vegetable oils. |
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