Hyaluronic Acid: Beauty Can Be Produced
In recent years, we often talk about hyaluronic acid as it represents one of the most innovative beauty treatments used by celebrities.
However, many do not know that it is an element naturally present in our body and that it can be “produced” through a healthy diet.
We’ll talk about it below.
Hyaluronic acid: what is it and what is it for?
Together with collagen, this acid is an excellent ally to fight against wrinkles and sagging caused by time.
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our body and is mainly present in tissues, organs, cartilages and, of course, the dermis.
Over the years, the amount of hyaluronic acid begins to decrease considerably. This occurs especially from the age of 35, noticing in the face and other parts of the body. The main signs of the lack of this compound are aging, expression lines and flaccidity.
One of the main characteristics of this acid is its ability to retain water and hydrate the skin.
It brings a firmer appearance to the dermis and is perfect for “filling” wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid has been used since the 1990s in aesthetic medicine in the form of injections that restore volume and a beautiful appearance to the skin.
It is chosen by women who are starting to notice the first signs of aging, because when it starts to run low, it is more difficult for the body to produce it on its own.
The areas that require greater amounts of hyaluronic acid are:
- Sides and lip contour
- Cheekbones
- Naso-genius furrows (on the sides of the nose)
- Eye contour
How to naturally increase hyaluronic acid?
This acid, known as the “fountain of youth”, is a very important nutrient that not only serves to reduce wrinkles and improve the condition of the skin, but also to strengthen the immune system and repair damaged tissue from wounds.
To counteract the loss of hyaluronic acid caused by the passage of time, we recommend that you consume the following foods:
Lean meats
Fat-free cuts of meat have a good amount of this nutrient. Plus, they help produce collagen without having to undergo expensive operations or treatments.
Lean meats provide hyaluronic acid to heal wounds and strengthen connective tissues.
Add meat to your diet:
- Lamb
- Beef
- Calf
- Turkey
- Duck
Jelly
A food consumed especially in summer, when you want to lose weight or by children. Gelatin has hyaluronic acid in abundance, plus it is fresh, tasty and low in calories.
To improve the state of the tissues, eat a portion every day (you can accompany it with fruit). It should be known that the gelatin taken will not be used by the body only to hydrate the skin, in fact it will be distributed between the joints and the synovial fluid.
It is, however, an excellent source of this much needed acid.
Cod liver oil
You can buy it in herbalist’s shops or in health food stores and, in addition to hyaluronic acid, it brings us vitamin A.
These two components together counteract premature skin aging, promote collagen production and reduce wrinkles. A small dose is enough – one tablespoon a day.
Vegetable that contains hyaluronic acid
Vegetables and vegetables are a perfect source of nutrients and vitamins, but also of hyaluronic acid. Among those that provide the greatest quantity, we remember potatoes and beets (to be eaten together or separately). Do not eat them fried, otherwise you will get the opposite effect.
These vegetables also contain zinc, a nutrient needed to produce collagen.
Do not hesitate to eat other vegetables containing vitamins and beta-carotene such as, for example, tomatoes, peppers, carrots and beets.
Fruit that contains hyaluronic acid
Fruit could not be missing from this list of foods to lead a healthier life and have firmer and younger skin.
Choose fruits that provide abundant vitamin C because, in addition to producing hyaluronic acid, they strengthen the eyes, protect the skin from free radicals and promote healing.
The main sources of vitamin C are represented by citrus fruits (orange and grapefruit) and red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry).
Aromatic herbs rich in hyaluronic acid
They give a very tasty flavor to dishes and at the same time provide nutrients to the body resulting in good health and beauty. They are perfect!
Season your dishes with parsley, coriander, rosemary and basil if you want to protect the skin, reduce wrinkles and stimulate the metabolism.
Finally, remember that the body needs a good supply of magnesium to synthesize hyaluronic acid.
Where to find it?
- Bananas, apricots and avocados
- Cashews, almonds and walnuts
- Peas and beans
- Sunflower seeds
- Tofu
- Soy flour
- Brown rice and millet
- Milk
In addition to having a balanced diet and consuming foods that help produce hyaluronic acid, we recommend drinking 2 liters of water a day and exercising.
This will help you eliminate the toxins accumulated in the body, having a positive effect on dermal health. You will not have to smoke or drink alcohol or coffee if you want young and healthy skin for longer.
