The skin is not just the largest organ in the human body but is
the most exposed as well. Therefore care should be taken to keep it healthy and
in particular reference to our discussion, maintain
its elasticity.
Stretch marks are
formed when the skin undergoes a change and losses it’s elastic ability to
return to its normal-form.
PROPER NUTRITION CAN PREVENT THE OCCURRING OF STRETCH MARKS AND
AS WELL REDUCE THE SEVERITY IN APPEARANCE OF EXISTING ONES.
WHO AND WHERE CAN IT AFFECT
Anybody regardless of their age can get stretch marks, men, women
and children alike.
At the first stage, they appear as red or purple lines which look
indented. Their texture differs from the skin in the surrounding area. (SOURCE: womenhealthpage.com)
E.How.com writes that “Stretch marks occur when the skin is pulled
by rapid growth, in teens, or by stretching, in pregnant women. Those who gain
weight lose weight, and those who lift weights are all prone to stretch marks.”
Stretch marks can appear in the abdomen, breasts, arms, thighs,
hips and buttocks.
NUTRITION TIPS
There are stretch marks that can fade and disappear in due time.
Eating a healthy and nutritious diet will help prevent you from
developing stretch marks as it will make available to your skin all
the nutrients (especially vitamins) it needs to keep its elasticity and general
optimum good health. Diets filled with fruits, vegetables and healthy oils
(olive and flaxseed oil) are recommended.
LOW FAT DIETS HELPS PREVENT STRETCH MARKS AMONG TEENS, PREGNANT
WOMEN, WEIGHT-LIFTERS AND OTHERS.
Water
The whole body needs fluids in optimum amounts to carry out life
processes. When you become dehydrated, the skin wrinkles and if this continues,
the wrinkling becomes permanent. Simply put, chronic dehydration/thirst can
lead to wrinkling and increase once chances of developing stretch marks.
Develop the healthy habit of drinking enough water to keep your
skin elastic and fresh. This also causes the existing stretch marks to be less
visible.
Specific nutrients
Vitamin C
(SOURCES: sweet potatoes,
peppers, carrots, broccoli and oranges)
An insoluble fibrous protein called collagen is vastly responsible for the elasticity (stretchiness and
elastic quality) of the skin. For a healthy development and maintenance of the
skin, vitamin C (a known ascorbic acid
and antioxidant) is required in optimum amounts to aid in the formation of
collagen.
Vitamin E
(SOURCES: vegetable oils,
nuts, green leafy vegetables and fruits like mango, avocado (pear), pawpaw (papaya)
and blueberries)
As an antioxidant which beneficially functions in contributing to
keep the skin firm and elastic. This particular Vitamin is well-known to
enhance and maintain a healthy inner-skin tissue contributing to stopping the
development of stretch marks.
B Vitamins
(SOURCES: whole grains, potatoes, bananas, lentils,
chili peppers, tempeh, beans, nutritional yeast, brewer's yeast, and molasses)
Biotin is essential in the formation, repair, and growth of skin cells.
This B vitamin, along with Niacin (which
helps the skin hold its moisture) can prevent, reduce, and hinder stretch marks.
Zinc
(SOURCES: oysters, poultry and lean meat)
This mineral is essential for the proper formation of an important
skin tissue referred to as connective
tissue. Lack of this mineral cause’s connective tissue disorders which
promotes the formation of stretch marks.
Copper
(SOURCES: nuts (cashew and Brazils), seeds (sunflower and poppy), fish,
meat and cereals.)
Copper contributes in the development of elastin which is a type of mineral that helps the skin recuperate
from being stretched thus maintain a tight and smooth appearance.
CONCLUSION
Your skin is about the first thing someone sees when they look at
you. So it should be a priority to take good care of it. Avoid junk foods,
smoking, caffeine, and alcohol. Drink enough water, exercise and get enough
sleep to give your skin that healthy look.
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This article was reviewed on Friday, 27th December, 2013
By Nu. Sallah
Stanley Kwesi (Nutritionist at Nutritional Talk)
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