Vitamin A And Healthy Skin
Sara Musfeldt
You should evaluate your diet for solutions to any ailment you have-whether your ailment is skin-related or otherwise. If you have dry/flaky skin or acne then it's quite possible that a lack of vitamin A could be the reason; this vitamin is a critical component in rebuilding cells, which helps maintain healthy skin.
It's necessary to consume enough of the nutrients retinol and beta-carotene, otherwise known as pre-Vitamin A, so that your body can manufacture vitamin A on its own. You can do this by consuming the right vegetables and animal products and by taking a supplement of no more than 25,000 international units a day (any more than this is toxic).
This is a list of foods high in vitamin A:
Spinach
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Cantaloupe
Mangoes
Liver
Beef
Egg yolks
Milk
Mozzarella cheese
With the right amounts in your system, the benefits of vitamin A are plentiful including hydrated skin with no flaking and quickly healed pimples and lesions. Also, studies prove that there is a link between those with low levels of vitamin A and severe acne. To benefit from vitamin A, acne sufferers should take a supplement, modify their diet, and use topical skin care products that contain vitamin A, or retinol.
Once your skin is under control you'll be happy to know that vitamin A is also an antioxidant and good for your eyesight, immune system, bone strength, and digestive system. All in all, vitamin A is an excellent part of your overall fitness, especially your skin fitness.
Author Sara Musfeldt created SkinFitnessFacts.com to help people achieve fit skin. The website has info on removing acne scars, http://skinfitnessfacts.com/skin-nutrition.html acne diet tips, acne rosacea, and http://skinfitnessfacts.com/skin-spa.html#Laser) acne laser treatments.
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