Like other organs of the body, skin needs the correct amount of vitamins and minerals for its health. The skin defends the body against external harmful agents as well as excreting toxic compounds through glands and pores.

Therefore, it is matter of common sense to conclude the importance of taking the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals for acne to assist the body’s healing mechanism. Here are some of the vitamins and minerals that can be used as part of a natural acne treatment regimen.

Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine) is essential for the metabolism of amino acids and fatty acids, for normal nerve function, and for the formation of red blood cells. It also helps keep the skin healthy. The vitamin B complex helps to keep the skin’s health. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is notably important due to its antioxidant role. Goods source from dried yeast, liver, organ meats, whole-grain cereals, fish, and legumes. Recommend dietary allowance for adults, 1.5 mg for women and 1.7 mg for men.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for the formation of bone and connective tissue (which binds other tissues and organs together). Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron, and it helps burns and wounds heal. Also, vitamin C fortifies immunity and fights against infections .Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It protects cells against damage by free radicals, which are reactive by-products of normal cell activity.

Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy. In adults, the deficiency usually results from a diet low in vitamin C. For example, vitamin C deficiency may develop in people who eat only such foods as dried meat, tea, toast, and canned vegetables. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, surgery, and burns can significantly increase the body’s requirements for vitamin C and the risk of vitamin C deficiency.

Smoking increases the vitamin C requirement by 30 to 50%. Goods source from citrus fruits, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and green peppers. Recommend dietary allowance for adults, 75 mg for women, 90mg for men and 35 mg for smokers.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant: It protects cells against damage by free radicals, which are reactive by-products of normal cell activity. Vitamin E protects against cellular damage by checking the oxidation of fats. Goods source from vegetable oil, wheat germ, leafy vegetable, egg yolk, margarine, and legumes. Recommend dietary allowance for adults, 15 mg (22 IU of natural; 33 IU of synthetic).

Selenium occurs in all tissues. Selenium works with vitamin E as an antioxidant. It helps protect cells against damage by free radicals, which are reactive by-products of normal cell activity. Selenium plays a crucial role in the action of the enzyme Gluthathione Peroxidase that prevents the inflammation of the hair follicle Selenium is also necessary for the thyroid gland to function normally. Goods source from meats, seafood, and cereals (depending on the selenium content of soil where grains were grown). Recommend dietary allowance for adults, 55mg.

Zinc is widely distributed in the body. It is a component of more than 100 enzymes, including those involved in the formation of RNA (ribonucleic acid) and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Zinc is an important element in treating acne. Zinc enhances the functions of Vitamin A and lends a helping hand in the healing and regeneration of tissues. Zinc also reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, which shrinks sebum production.

Zinc is necessary for healthy skin, healing of wounds, and growth. Much of the zinc consumed in the diet is not absorbed. Goods source from organ meats such as liver, eggs, and seafood. Recommend dietary allowance for adults 15mg.

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