If you follow the news regularly you probably heard a lot about collagen and its supposedly age defying effects. The idea is, by consuming lots of collagen you can improve your skin’s elasticity. As such, there’s been a lot of talk about how certain drinks or foods are suffused in collagen and if you make from a dietary staple, though make you look younger. Thankfully, a recent Yahoo! News article busts a lot of those myths and offers some straight talk about what collagen does and why having bone broth for lunch every day won’t have the same effect as taking a dip in the fountain of youth.
The article also points out a number of things you can eat that actually do promote good skin health. For example, fish like halibut and salmon are plentiful in omega-3 acids, which can decrease the rate at which your body breaks down collagen. Leafy greens like kale, spinach and Brussels sprouts are also excellent sources of omega-3 acids. Additionally, vitamin C is great at keeping your skin firm, soft and free of dark spots, so adding oranges or vitamin supplement to your diet probably isn’t a bad idea. Learn more tips about how to keep your skin healthy by reading this eye-opening article.
Read the full article here: Are These Asian Vitamins the Key to Great Skin?