Valuable resources: What micronutrients are deficient in women living in big cities?

Many doctors happily note that women are starting to seriously think about the fact that beauty actually comes from within. Therefore, they are actively involved in vitamins, useful macro and microelements. For example, the query “collagen” is searched by more than 740 thousand people per month on Google, which is about the same number of queries for vitamin D and magnesium is even higher – almost two million users.

But the fact is that the useful supplements for the body of an urban person do not end with those who have gained wild popularity. Yes, collagen helps joints, vitamin D helps our mood and strength, and magnesium really strengthens the heart muscle and helps to sleep more soundly.

And then what to do with the beauty component? But what about our hair, nails and skin, which suffer the most in urban women? From where? Unfortunately, everything is very simple – food (it’s not always healthy, let’s be honest), disrupted circadian rhythms, stress, exhaust gases, the sun are our true “friends”. And how to balance their load on the body? We tried to understand this.

chemistry lesson

Now we may surprise you a little: the terms “copper”, “sulfur”, “zinc” and similar terms are not only a memory of school chemistry lessons, but also elements without which our body is not easy to function fully. . And their lack spoils our mood and condition of the skin, nails and hair.

Let’s consider each in more detail.

Sulfur

This simple substance is a powdered metal often referred to as a “beauty mineral” because it stimulates the body’s production of collagen and keratin, protects against harmful bacteria, and slows the aging process – and it’s just one part of the body. list! Sulfur is necessary for the happy owner of thick shiny hair, healthy skin and strong nails.

Zinc

In fact, zinc is one of the most essential minerals for the female body. It is responsible for both the health of the reproductive system and the normalization of the menstrual cycle. In addition, zinc acts as a stress and mood stabilizer. And if we talk about external beauty, zinc is responsible for the condition of the skin and hair, participates in the synthesis of collagen, regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands and even helps the skin cope with ultraviolet radiation.

Copper

You can’t even imagine how much copper is in our body: in bones, cartilage, connective tissue! It also works in multitasking mode: it creates skin and hair pigment, helps the immune system, lowers histamine levels, normalizes the functioning of the thyroid gland and cardiovascular system, and helps to absorb proteins and carbohydrates. And this list could be continued for a long time. And, of course, it also plays a role in maintaining the health of your skin – along with zinc it provides natural protection against UV rays.

Nutrition lesson

“Even if you do not have obvious vitamin deficiencies or visible problems with health, skin and hair condition, the accelerated rhythm of life in the city, regular stress, low nutritional value and poor ecology compels us. supporting the body from the inside with necessary nutrients”, – speaks Inna Bratova, endocrinologist, SOLGAR specialist, confirms what we said at the beginning of the article.

But, unfortunately, the problem is not solved simply by getting the above components. In order for the body to absorb them well, they still need to be in the correct form. Some manufacturers produce products in which sulfur is in the most comfortable organic form (MCM) (methylsulfonylmethane), for example, complex “Skin, nails, hair”. Besides balanced doses of zinc and copper, the product also contains vitamin C and amino acids that promote collagen synthesis.

As a result – more beautiful and healthy skin, strong nails even for ardent fans of gel polish, and hair that can finally resist your love for a large amount of urban suspension and styling products.

But to be honest, our lesson would be incomplete if we didn’t mention one more important rule. Almost everything you eat inside has to be stored properly – tomatoes taste better not in the fridge, and cream, for example, will spoil outside of it, just as ice cream loses its meaning if it’s not stored in the freezer. Do you understand where we are going? Foods and supplements should also be properly stored – not all of them really like sunlight and temperature changes. Therefore, be careful in which package and where you buy your little but loyal helpers. The ideal format, like the well-known SOLGAR jars, is dark brown glass, which protects the product from light and temperature changes and is also environmentally friendly. And the purchase of food, of course, should be carried out in special places – pharmacies. Otherwise, unfortunately, no one can vouch for their authenticity and the correct conditions for transport and storage. Therefore, buy your food from the pharmacy and do not keep it in the sunlight, near the radiator or, on the contrary, in the refrigerator. Try to do as with medicines – a cool, dark place with no temperature changes will help your vitamins retain all their benefits and give it only to your body.

And now we can let you go with new information that doesn’t require validation work. May the zinc, sulfur and copper be with you!