Antioxidants and other nutrients reduce fine wrinkles and skin roughness by over 20%
Added 16.11.2009
Battling aging
Inevitably, we all age; until someone discovers the fountain of eternal youth, the key is to delay aging as much as possible. Whether we put ourselves under the knife, spend lots of money on creams and facials or do nothing at all, the truth of the matter is we don't want aging to imprint itself on our faces and bodies.Aging is not just wrinkles
In reality, aging is much more than the appearance of wrinkles and greying hair; it is the reason we develop over 300 commonly occurring diseases. So logically, anti-aging treatments should focus on delaying the aging of our cells, which helps them do their job better for longer. For us this means "younger" cells will ultimately reflect on our appearance.Take the right supplements and stay younger
This is precisely what a new study has discovered: supplementation with certain antioxidants and minerals reduces fine wrinkles and skin roughness by 21.2%. This is of course other than the multitude of health benefits you are also getting by supplementing with nutrients. Which nutrients will keep you feeling and looking young? Coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, grape seed extract, green tea extract, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and glycosaminoglycans (chondroitin and glucosamine).The Scientific Study
Background information
The aim of the double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was to assess the effectiveness of coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, grape seed extract, green tea extract, vitamin E, zinc, selenium and glycosaminoglycans on skin aging. Sixty women aged 35 to 60 years were randomly given either the mix of nutrients or placebo every day for 12 weeks. Skin roughness and fine wrinkles were measured using surface evaluation of skin parameters for living skin at the beginning of the trial and at the 4th, 8th and 12th week of treatment.
Results
At the end of the study, skin roughness and fine wrinkles in the treatment group improved by 21.2% while the placebo group only showed a 1.7% improvement (p<0.0001). Reduction in pore size and depth of skin roughness was also observed. No side effects were observed throughout the study.
References:
Udompataikul, M. & all. "An oral nutraceutical containing antioxidants, minerals and glycosaminoglycans improves skin roughness and fine wrinkles." International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2009.
Dr. Bo Nielsen's comments:
Most women and an increasing number of men spend millions on creams that claim to make you look younger. Only very few have proven this in scientific studies. On the other hand, numerous scientific studies prove that quality supplements not only promote young, healthy skin, but also the overall health of organs. This study yet again proves that taking the right quality supplements in effective doses is your best health insurance.
