Can you really stop the aging process? Obviously, not. But you can definitely stop looking your age. With good nutrition, exercise, healthy lifestyle and the help of vitamins, you can certainly delay some of the less desirable effects of aging on your appearance a.k.a wrinkles, skin discoloration, sags and the like.
If you want to look youthful, check out these Vitamins that you can add to your diet.
1. Vitamin C
This very powerful antioxidant protects you from free radicals that trigger wrinkling, sagging and other changes in the skin brought about by aging. Out of all the vitamins, Vitamin C is a must, not just for its anti-aging properties but to also boost your immune system and prevent many health conditions including certain cancers.
Puritan’s Pride Vitamin C-500 Complex-100 Coated Caplets
Food sources: Citrus fruits, Kale, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Cauliflower
2. Vitamin E
Vitamin E also protects you from radical damage and UV damage inside and out – which helps retain the moisture in your skin, making you look glowing and youthful. UV exposure results to skin pigmentation, redness and dryness. So if you want to prevent these, make sure to take adequate amount of Vitamin E everyday.
Puritan’s Pride Vitamin E-400 IU-50 Softgels
Food sources: Nuts and Seeds, Leafy greens, Broccoli, Tomato
3. Vitamin A
This fat-soluble vitamin is a common ingredient in anti-aging creams such as retinol creams. It helps neutralize the effects of oxidation such as stretch marks, wrinkles and acne that are caused by free radicals. Not only that, it also helps in strengthening your immune system and maintaining healthy vision.
Puritan’s Pride Beta-Carotene 10,000 IU-100 Softgels
Food sources: Carrots, Squash, Green Leafy Vegetables, Red Pepper, Sweet Potatoes
4. Vitamin K
Dark circles make a person look tired and older than your age. It happens when there is leaking of capillaries around the eyes that result to a pooling and clotting of blood. With the help of Vitamin K, these tiny blood clots break up, thus preventing the formation of dark circles. Vitamin K also plays an important role in maintaining bone strength which is essential in preventing Osteoporosis and other skeletal problems in aging adults.
Puritan’s Pride Vitamin K-2 (MenaQ7) 50 mcg-30 Softgels
Food sources: Green leafy vegetables, Onions, Cucumber, Broccoli, Herbs
