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External Effects on Aging Skin

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Genetics can be related to the loss of subcutaneous fat and the reduction of collagen and elastin. Loss of structure from collagen and elastin and the effects of gravity would result in loose or sagging skin. UV rays that enter the dermis can damage collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), leading to accelerated skin damage.

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How Screen Time Is Secretly Ageing Your Skin

Alison Bladh

This light can lead to oxidative stress, collagen breakdown, and hyperpigmentation, making your skin appear older. Digital ageing refers to the visible signs of skin damage caused by prolonged exposure to screens. Devices emit blue light, also known as high-energy visible (HEV) light, which penetrates the skin more deeply than UV rays.

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Machines for the 4 Major MedSpa Targets

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The energy creates heat to stimulate more collagen resulting in firmer, smoother skin. These waves heat the dermis to stimulate collagen production, resulting in skin tightening. The heat denatures damaged proteins and promotes collagen remodeling. One of the main differences in these machines is the type of needles used.

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Best Foods for Your Skin (2023)

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40 "The inflammatory chemicals break down collagen and elastin fibers, and increase the risk of pigmentation changes to the skin. 2009 Nov-Dec; 2(5): 270–278 8 Global Healing Center, Polyphenols 11 Molecular Nutrition and Food Research March 2015: 59(3); 401-412 12 Pharmacological Research. Grapes Serving Size.

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19 Most Important Supplements to Take 2023: According to Dr Joseph Mercola

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While many plant-based diets are fundamentally healthy, they do lack some vital nutrients, like vitamin B12, retinol, vitamin K2, carnosine, carnitine, collagen and choline. It also boosts collagen production and helps protect your skin from UV damage. John Campbell February 1, 2023, 14:07 6 Pharmaceuticals (Basel).

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Taurine May Be Key for Anti Aging and Healthier Lifespan

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Taurine 3 has long been known to benefit brain 4 and heart health. 5 It’s also needed for healthy muscle function, 6 bile salt formation 7 and antioxidant defenses. 14 Taurine is a byproduct of the sulphurous amino acids cysteine and methionine (technically a sulfonic acid), and is only found in animal foods.

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Peter Attia Supplements 2023: Review by Dr Mercola

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According to a 2009 paper, 35 long-term low-dose aspirin therapy nearly doubles your risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. However, at just 2 grams, he’s seriously underdosing unless he’s also taking large amounts of collagen or gelatin, which I doubt as he never mentions it. 37 That said, aspirin may have other benefits as well.