In this video I’m going to show Hyaluronic acid benefits, uses and side effects Hyaluronic acid – it sounds a bit like something out of a chemistry class, and actually, trying to describe exactly what it is can get a bit scientific. Naturally produced by your body, hyaluronic acid is a sort of clear substance, gooey in texture. You’ll find the majority of hyaluronic acid in your skin, as well as in your connective tissues and your eyes. It’s essential for keeping important parts of your body moist and lubricated for optimum functioning.
If you’ve heard of hyaluronic acid, you’ve most likely seen it being sold in supplement form in health stores, or noticed it being used in “face lift” non-surgical procedures. There’s been a recent craze with hyaluronic acid, because scientific research suggests that many of us don’t have enough of it in our bodies, which can lead to a number of different health issues. Stay tuned to learn exactly how hyaluronic acid works, the benefits it can provide, how to use it, and any side effects to be aware of.
Lets start off explaining Why we might not produce enough hyaluronic acid naturally
As you age, it’s natural for your body to produce less vitamins and other compounds that promote youthful skin, like hyaluronic acid. This is a natural aging process, and there’s no way that we can ever stop it from happening. However, there are a few things you can do to reduce the depletion of hyaluronic acid and retain what’s left in your skin. Your diet and lifestyle can have a big impact on how much hyaluronic acid you naturally produce.
A decrease in hyaluronic acid is usually down to two different factors: those that occur inside the body, and the external factors that are generally out of our control. Our hormones are one of the biggest internal factors that affect hyaluronic acid production. Research shows that when we get older, our oestrogen levels and testosterone both reduce, which leads to a loss of hyaluronic acid and skin moisture. One of the biggest external factors, on the other hand, is caused by exposure to the sun. It’s thought that our hyaluronic acid levels can begin to to decline after just five minutes of exposure to the sun’s UV rays.
So if we’re not making enough hyaluronic acid, where else can we find it? There are certain foods that we can try to include more in our diets for an increased intake of hyaluronic acid, including:
• Magnesium rich foods
A lack of magnesium in the diet, known as a magnesium deficiency, is directly linked to low levels of hyaluronic acid. It's vital that you get enough magnesium every day if you want to maintain your hyaluronic acid levels. Only about 30 percent of the magnesium you eat is absorbed, so you’ll need to take in a lot of the mineral to get the amount you need. You can find magnesium in nuts like peanuts and almonds, as well as spinach, white potatoes, brown rice, yogurt and salmon. Magnesium supplements are also an option if you don’t get enough in your diet.
• Bone broth
It might not sound the most unappealing, but bone broth is one of the best foods to consume for maintaining high levels of hyaluronic acid. You’ll struggle to get direct sources of hyaluronic acid from meat alone, but because bone broth is simmered in water over a period of up to twenty-four hours, it draws out the essential nutrients, including hyaluronic acid, from the bones and adds them to the broth.
• Zinc rich foods
Evidence suggests that a diet low in zinc is also linked to lower levels of hyaluronic acid, so make sure to up your zinc intake if you think you might be lacking. You can choose from number of natural food sources of zinc, including oysters, beef, pork, chicken, pumpkin seeds, yogurt and cashews, which can all help to boost your levels of hyaluronic acid. It’s worth mentioning that even though you’ll find beans, whole grain breads and some fortified cereals a good source of zinc, they also contain something called phytates, which prevent the best absorption of the mineral.
• Soy-Based Foods
We’ve already mentioned that we need high levels of oestrogen for a sufficient production of hyaluronic acid by the body, and soy-based foods like tofu, are some of the best natural sources oestrogen to include in your diet. If you’re a vegetarian looking to up your hyaluronic acid intake, soy foods are a really great source of plant-based proteins, and will fill you up, as well as being packed full of vitamins and minerals.
• Citrus fruits
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