Vitamin E benefits for skin and hair
Vitamin E is a great source of well-being and health for our body at all ages for both skin and hair.
Since it is not synthesized by the human body, it must be taken in from the outside through food and some supplements, but its benefits are 360°. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is absorbed by the intestinal mucosa, thanks also to the presence of dietary fats, and its concentration in the blood is regulated by the liver.
It is very important for the intestinal absorption of other vitamins, A, C and those of group B. Vitamin E has a very high antioxidant activity and is able to neutralize the reactivity of free radicals, counteracting their harmful activity. on cell membranes, which can then manifest itself in degenerative diseases. By doing so, with its action, vitamin E protects organs and tissues from cellular aging.
Therefore vitamin E is a great ally for our skin, so much so that it is a fundamental ingredient in many face creams.
It can also be found in many sun products. Its action is able to absorb UV rays which cause the most harmful effects on the skin. Vitamin E, in fact, can reduce erythema and edema caused by the sun; furthermore, it improves skin hydration and the ability to retain water. But its high antioxidant power is also useful in the treatment of acne and eczema, but not only!
It helps healing in case of injuries, plays an anti-inflammatory role, strengthens the immune system and protects against oxidative stress. However, we said that vitamin E is not a product of the human body and therefore must be introduced through foods and supplements.
Among these, especially foods of plant origin.
Walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, as well as pistachios, are very rich in them, but also the vegetable oils derived from them as well as sunflower oil, corn oil, peanut oil, linseed oil, soybean oil and grape seed oil. Even olives andextra virgin olive oil, used raw, represent good suppliers.
Vitamin E can also be found in whole grains and legumes, such as beans and chickpeas. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli but also tomatoes, asparagus, carrots and celery also represent a good source of vitamin E. Let's not forget the spices and aromatic herbs: a good dose is found in chili pepper, pepper and paprika, parsley, basil, sage, thyme, oregano and cumin.
Avocado is also a very fashionable food recently in the kitchen, rich in vitamin E. Fruit cannot be missing: we find vitamin E in berries and dried apricots.
As far as foods of animal origin are concerned, it is found in milk and its derivatives, egg yolk, fish such as cod, liver and chicken meat. However, since vitamin E is very sensitive to heat, cooking reduces its vitamin content as does freezing: this is why some foods are best consumed raw, while for others cooking at a medium-low temperature is preferable. In favor of a correct and healthy diet, refined products are low in vitamin E: this favors fresh, seasonal and organically grown foods.
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