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Then there is the refinement process. Foods are so over-processed now that lots of nutrients are lost en route. Ironically many foods nowadays are ‘enriched’ because they are so impoverished.
‘Fresh’ fruits and vegetables often spend weeks on ships and in cargo coming to us, each day losing their vital nutrients. Then the way we cook our foods often blasts away the final bit of nourishment. For example, if you were to boil your vegetables for 10 minutes you are better off drinking the juice left in the saucepan than you are eating the veg.
Scary isn’t it?!
Add to this the hectic, stressful lives that we all lead with erratic eating & drinking (or excess drinking) and heavy toxin exposure, and it's easy all of a sudden to see that most people will have one or more vitamin, mineral, or omega deficiency.
I am a passionate believer in the benefit of supplements when taken intelligently and with scientific understanding. They are hugely important to our inner metabolic system and are essential for optimal cellular function.
Wherever possible it is always best to get your nutrients from the foods that you eat but if you can't then supplements are the next best option. Micronutrients help protect, nourish and strengthen us from within. In terms of the skin, they are a fundamental part of maintaining healthy, active and luminous skin.
The skin is a true symbol of the state of our health because it is often the last place to get nutrition. This means that your skin reflects the health (or otherwise) of your inner body and all skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne and ageing, are the manifestation of what is going on inside the body.
Modern, western lifestyles can leave many people short of basic nutrients so supplements can be an effective way of ensuring all the basic, raw requirements of your cells are being met on a daily basis.
Every vitamin, mineral, and fatty acid has different benefits for the skin. I’ve broken it down to give you an easy-reading guide on what does what for your skin: