Top 5 Supplements For Healthy Skin

The desire for healthy, glowing skin goes far beyond just superficial appearances.

As your body’s largest organ, blemishes, redness, and other imperfections in your skin can often point to bigger issues in your body.

If you’ve been having skin related issues, a skin care naturopathic doctor near me can help.

I’m Dr. Sheila Dyer, a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, and today we’re going to take a look at your skin.

In particular, let’s take a look at the link between nutrition and your skin, and what to consider taking for bright, healthy, and glowing skin.

Your Gut Microbiome And Your Skin

You may have heard about the importance of gut health.

We’ve heard a lot in recent years about the gut and brain connection, and how the health of our gut can impact our brains.

In fact, one of the most common inquiries I receive as a naturopathic doctor is for digestive health.

But did you know gut health can also have an impact on the health of your skin?

For example, people with rosacea were found to be ten times more likely to have bacterial overgrowth in their small intestine.

Additionally, between fifteen and thirty percent of people with inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis also have skin conditions.

There seems to be no question that all elements of our health are connected, from our gut microbiome, to our brains, and yes – even our skin.

Top 5 Nutrients For Healthier Skin

You may have previously thought about skin care in terms of what goes on your body – which creams and oils too apply to tackle blemishes and get a healthy glow.

But what you put in your body is just as important, if not even more so.

Here are some nutrients to consider adding to your diet to help enhance your skin health.

1. Probiotics

What are probiotics? You may have heard of them in terms of them being good for gut health, but as we have just established, your gut health and your skin health are related.

Also called “good bacteria,” probiotics are live bacteria and yeast which are beneficial for your body.

Probiotics play a role in immune system development and may help manage conditions which can lead to inflammation such as acne, eczema, and rosacea.

They can be found in fermented foods such as:

• Yogurt
• Sauerkraut
• Kombucha
• Soy based fermented foods like miso and tempeh
• Kimchi
• Kefir

2. Vitamin D

Vitamin D is primarily known for its benefits in both improving mental health and keeping your bones healthy.

However, it has other benefits as well.

As an antioxidant, vitamin D can help to reduce inflammation, and also protect against the damaging effects of free radicals.

Low levels of vitamin D have also been linked to atopic dermatitis (eczema), as well as, melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

Your body absorbs vitamin D naturally through sunlight, but you can also get it through adding foods such as mushrooms, cheese, eggs, and salmon to your diet.

3. Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant which can help to counteract free radicals which can lead to visible skin aging.

This important vitamin can be found in foods such as nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables.

As well as being an important part of your diet for helping maintain glowing skin, topical vitamin E creams and oils can also help prevent damage from UVB rays as well as inflammation.

4. Collagen

Collagen is a protein which is important for the health of your skin, bones, and connective tissues.

It goes through a constant sequence of breakdown and repair.

However as we get older, the body’s natural production of collagen declines, which can lead to visible signs of aging.

This important protein can be found in foods such as:

• Eggs
• Bone broth
• Fish
• Spirulina
• Red meat

5. Vitamin C

You probably think of taking vitamin C to support your immune system and help you get over a cold.

But did you know it’s also important for the health of your skin?

Vitamin C is an antioxidant which helps guard against skin damage from ultraviolet light, air pollution, and free radicals.

Additionally, vitamin C helps promote collagen production and also assists in enzyme activity which affects skin health.

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient, which means it can’t be produced by the body.

It’s found in many fruits and vegetables, including bell peppers, citrus fruit, tomatoes, kiwis, and broccoli.

Book Your Appointment With Dr. Sheila Dyer, ND, Today

Do you want healthier, clearer, more radiant skin?

Perhaps you’ve tried many different creams and cleansers but still can’t seem to banish breakouts or reduce redness.

Or maybe you’re interested in how the health of your skin, gut, and brain all work together to determine your overall health.

Are you worried that you might be missing out on some of the important nutrients mentioned in this article due to adhering to a restrictive diet, and want to learn about supplements which can help?

I’m Dr. Sheila Dyer, ND, a naturopathic doctor in Toronto, and I can help you find naturopathic solutions to provide treatment for a wide array of skin conditions.

Book an appointment with me today, and we’ll set you on your way to clear, healthy skin.