Eat This Seafood for Better Skin
Clams, shrimp, salmon . . . which one can do nice things for
your skin? Salmon has the edge.
New research suggests that dining on fish high in omega-3
fatty acids -- such as salmon -- could decrease your odds of
developing potentially precancerous skin growths called
actinic keratoses.
The Fish Factor
In a 5-year Australian study, people who ate a serving of tuna,
salmon, or sardines at least once every 5 days were almost
30 percent less likely to develop the troubling skin spots,
compared with people who ate little or no fish. Why? Maybe
because these fish are particularly high in omega-3s, fats that
seem to help calm inflammation in skin cells. They are also a
good source of vitamins D and A, two other nutrients known
for either cancer-fighting or age-fighting qualities. Here’s
what the latest research says about the wonders of
vitamin D in particular.
Care About Keratoses?
Actinic keratoses result from years of sun exposure and may
appear to be something as insignificant as a rough or scaly
patch of skin that won’t go away. Not all of them turn into
cancer, but you should have a dermatologist examine any
changes in your skin’s texture or appearance. Follow the tips
in this article when you do a self-check of your skin.
Article from RealAge.com