subject: Joanna Vargas Celebrity Skin Secrets [print this page] What is HA? There are natural beauty secrets to help you achieve perfect skin and one of those secrets is HA or hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is naturally created by our bodies and its regular production is essential for effectively melding elastin and collagen fibers within epidermal cells. HA also assists in the healthy conditioning of cartilage and joint function. As we age the presence of HA diminishes within our system eventually the skin begins to bear the telltale signs of aging through sagging and wrinkles.
One of the best skin care paths to maintaining sufficient HA levels is through a proper balanced diet. Eating some of these natural foods in organic varieties can ensure the vital flow of hyaluronic acid that will reverse the aging process leading to a vibrant glow and smooth complexion.
What is the top source of HA?
Fish and Meats. The good news for meat-lovers is that HA is directly derived from a meat diet. The skin and cartilage of fish, poultry and other livestock meats are the only natural sources of HA. While there are vegetables and fruits that promote the synthesis of HA, organ meats are the richest source, because they are cradled by the connective tissue that produces this crucial skin conditioning component.
Be sure to include foods such as pate, salmon skin sushi, chicken wings, and meat broths in your diet for maximum HA intake.
HA Synthesizing Foods
Fruits. Magnesium in tandem with vitamin C, promote hyaluronic acid and in turn, collagen and elastin production. The fruits with the highest levels of vitamin C can effectively generate a healthy flow of this essential naturally occurring protein. Among the fruits richest in vitamin C to boost HA content are:
Eating papaya, pineapples, mango, guava, apples, avocado, peaches and tomatoes can all lead to an increased presence of HA in the body for the healthiest skin. This is why many spa products for face and body have many of these fruits in their ingredients list.
Vegetables. Some of the top getaway spas in NYC and around the country will serve foods packed with magnesium as they boost hyaluronic acid levels. Leafy spinach, kale and chards are abundant sources. HA synthesis is recharged when you also include varieties of Asian sweet potatoes, seaweed (nori), asparagus, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, turnips and parsnips in your diet.
Keep in mind that fish and meats are the optimal sources of actual HA in your balanced skin and body diet. If you are vegetarian you can thoughtfully select from vitamin C and magnesium rich fruits, veggies and soy-based foods that reliably (albeit mildly) enhance HA synthesis. In this way you can halt skin deterioration and reverse the onset of premature aging. Your face will have transcendent strength and radiance in the long run.
