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August 08, 2022
Vitamin C helps the body produce collagen - a protein that forms the basic structure of the skin and maintains its strength ...
The high content of vitamin C in citrus fruits makes them especially useful in skin care. It is no coincidence that the vitamin is a major ingredient in a number of cosmetic products.
Vitamin C helps the body produce collagen - a major protein in the connective tissue of the skin, responsible for maintaining its strength, smoothness and firmness.
Unfortunately, with age, the body begins to produce less and less collagen, a process that accelerates after the age of 35. According to research, it is the gradual loss of protein that leads to the appearance of wrinkles and other skin changes associated with aging.
Therefore, the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as oranges, grapefruits, cherries, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and others, helps to tighten the skin and prevent wrinkles, dryness and gradual tissue atrophy.
Scientists have studied the relationship between nutrition and skin aging. To this end, they collect information from a total of more than 4,000 women between the ages of 40-74. Researchers have found that eating foods rich in vitamin C actually protects our skin.
Vitamin C is also useful in the fight against various inflammatory processes, due to its antioxidant properties helps to neutralize free radicals that damage cells and lead to the risk of premature aging of facial skin.