Japanese dietary supplements are among the most popular in the world. They contain the most valuable substances synthesized from the organisms of rare plants and animals.

In the countries of Asia and the USA, these complexes have already become firmly established in the daily life of people. They are accepted by women to prolong their youth and always look great. Men - to raise vitality and improve performance. Elderly people simply need these funds and they are widely prescribed in hospitals. 90% of Japanese people use dietary supplements to lead an active lifestyle.

In Russia, Japanese dietary supplements began to be popularized quite recently, but have already conquered the pharmaceutical and cosmetology market. Today we will consider the best Japanese supplements to help you stay young and healthy.

Alpha Lipoic Acid - Elixir of Eternal Youth

The most powerful antioxidant of all dietary supplements. Our body synthesizes this substance on its own, but in small quantities. With food, we also receive only small crumbs of this most valuable product. But the lack of antioxidants leads to early aging and weakened health. Therefore, to maintain youth and longevity, this remedy must be taken additionally in the form of a dietary supplement.

It is recommended to take the drug during a diet, as the acid converts subcutaneous fat into energy. In addition, alpha lipoic acid has many more useful properties confirmed by science. For 30 years, it has been successfully used in medicine, and recently it has occupied a niche in cosmetology. Scientists are already prophesying the title of the elixir of eternal youth for lipoic acid.

The dietary supplement has a very wide spectrum of action:

Eliminates waste products and promotes weight loss

Rejuvenates skin cells, slows down age-related changes

Normalizes sugar levels, helps in the treatment of diabetes

Prevents liver damage by protecting it from toxins and alcohol

Increases brain activity, improves memory, helps fight dementia

Reduces the risk of cancer and cancer

Helps the body generate extra energy

Strengthens the immune system and the nervous system

To order Alpha -lipoic acid you can on the website japanlipoic.ru

Collagen is the secret of Japanese women

By the age of 25, the first age-related changes begin to appear. This happens because the natural collagen contained in the skin cells is no longer produced in the required amount. The skin loses its elasticity, sags and fades. Collagen is also found in connective tissues, joints and cartilage, internal organs, hair, nails, which also thin out with age.

An additional intake of collagen in the form of a dietary supplement will help to restore youthfulness and elasticity to the skin and will have a beneficial effect on the entire body. It allows the active production of inter-articular fluid, which is a lubricant for the joints.

Japanese collagen is recognized as the best in the world, it is obtained from rare species of marine fish. It is also called aminocollagen and its composition is as close to human as possible. Japanese women regularly use cosmetics containing collagen, and also take it internally, so looking at them we can say that they have learned how to stop the passage of time.

The effect of Japanese collagen on the body:

It has an anti-aging and lifting effect, smoothes wrinkles, gives tone to sagging skin and delays the aging process for a long time

Improves Joint Mobility and Spine Flexibility

Reanimates hair, makes it elastic, strong, shiny, prevents splitting and breakage

Improves the appearance of nails, eliminates delamination, accelerates growth

Promotes the regeneration of damaged tissues, rapid wound healing

Heals dermatitis and skin inflammation

Retains calcium in bones and nails, making them stronger

Strengthens blood circulation in blood vessels, prevents the formation of varicose veins

To order Collagen you can on the website japancollagen.ru

Hyaluronic acid - beauty from within

This is the natural "lubricant" of our body. It is present in almost all structures of our body, mainly in the skin. It retains moisture in the cells, maintaining the elasticity of the skin, muscles, connective and soft tissues. Acid production slows down with age, so hyaluronic acid needs to be taken as a dietary supplement to continue to nourish the skin and keep the body toned.

Hyaluronic acid is referred to as nutricosmetics. That is, it acts from the inside, giving beauty and youth outside.

The Japanese method for the production of hyaluronic acid has no equal in the world. The product has the highest degree of purification and is unique in that it is maximally absorbed by the body.

Regular intake of a dietary supplement:

Supports Natural Production of Natural Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid

Maintains skin elasticity, smoothes expression lines and scars, tightens facial contours, eliminates dryness and

Peeling, keeps youth

Moisturizes the mucous membrane of the eyes, relieves eye fatigue and inflammation, makes it easier to wear contact lenses

Improves joint mobility, the remedy is indispensable for the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatitis

Improves the functions of the musculoskeletal system

Accelerates healing after bone fractures and sprains, surgical operations

It is the strongest antioxidant and immunomodulator

Eases Menopause Symptoms in Women

To order Hyaluronic acid you can on the website japanhyaluron.ru

Squalene - oxygen vitamin

This miracle drug is extracted from the liver of a deep-sea shark. It is vital for the inhabitants of the deep sea to produce oxygen, in which squalene helps them. Synthesized shark squalene, getting into the human body, also begins to saturate cells with oxygen.

After 20 years, it's time to think about how to feed your body with oxygen. Lack of oxygen affects the appearance and internal state of a person. Irreversible early aging processes occur, tumors develop, immunity falls, collapses nervous system... And such a "vitamin" as squalene, when taken regularly, will more than cover this deficiency. The tissues, constantly supplied with oxygen, begin to renew themselves. The body is getting younger and healthier!

It is difficult to overestimate the effect of squalene on the body:

Removes toxins and toxins from the intestines, cleanses the blood and lymph

Helps Resist Viral Infections, Fungi and Bacteria

Normalizes hormonal levels

Stimulates the growth of new healthy cells

Provides a visible anti-aging effect

Prevents the formation of cancer cells and inhibits their development

Improves memory and concentration

Increases libido in men and women

To order Shark squalene you can on the website japansqualene.ru

Coenzyme Q10 - Your Heart Friend

In Japan, this remedy has long been prescribed for patients with heart failure. Also, almost all residents of this country take coenzyme to raise vitality and prolong youth.

Coenzyme is vital for humans, but despite the fact that it is produced by the body and comes from the outside with food and vitamins, most people have a deficiency of this substance, especially in adulthood. Symptoms for Q10 deficiency are a feeling of apathy, deterioration of the heart, inflammation of the gums, and hypertension.

Taking coenzyme in the form of a dietary supplement reduces the likelihood of cardiac ailments and inhibits age-related processes: memory impairment, joint pain, diabetes, neurosis, Alzheimer's disease and others.

The drug has a beneficial effect on the entire body as a whole:

Slows down the appearance of signs of premature aging on the skin

Generates Energy, Increases Vitality, Fights Depression

Improves the work of the heart and blood vessels

Prevents heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases

Acts as a powerful antioxidant

Reduces the risk of tumors

Accelerates the process of losing weight, burns fat deposits

Strengthens the immune system, helps to resist the hostile environment

To order Coenzyme Q10 you can on the website japancoenzyme.ru

The listed dietary supplements of Japanese production are recognized as the best means for health and rejuvenation in the world. Each product is designed by leading Japanese experts. Natural biologically active additives have a broadly targeted prophylactic and therapeutic effect.

The human body gradually wears out and in order to live fully it is required to constantly feed it. Today's scientific progress gives us this opportunity. The leaders of the Japanese market of cosmetology and medicine are available to you right now. Choose a suitable preparation in the form of tablets, powder or oil and then beauty, youth and vigor will become your companions!

Components affecting the condition of the skin, hair and nails.

More and more delving into the topic, I have identified for myself the main components that affect the condition of the skin, hair and nails. These are selenium, zinc, sulfur, group B, iodine, antioxidant complex, amino acid complex, omegas.

Stand alone on my dietary must-have list: hyaluronic acid, collagen and keratin.

Most of my main jars are shown in the photo. at the very beginning of this material.

Selenium

Let's now briefly talk about each. As you can imagine, each vitamin or trace element has a huge role in the life of the body as a whole. But I only want to touch on the topic of beauty and youth!

Selenium. This trace element triggers the body's antioxidant defense process. That is, it makes free radicals inactive, which stimulate and accelerate the aging process of the skin and the body as a whole. Selenium also has anti-acne properties. Another important quality of selenium is its anti-cancer effect. Selenium is involved in the body's defense against malignant processes.

Zinc

You have often met this trace element in various shampoos and face products. In shampoos, it fights seborrhea, and in lotions and face gels, it fights acne.

Zinc contains in the bran and sprouted grains of wheat, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, mushrooms, meat, to a lesser extent in whole grain bread, legumes, yolks, nuts, onions and garlic.

Zinc helps improve complexion, hair and nails, since it actively affects the processes of tissue renewal, which means it slows down the aging of the skin. Since zinc is involved in the formation of collagen fibers, the elasticity of the skin increases.

I take selenium along with zinc in the Czech drug "Selzink", dispensed without a prescription in Russian pharmacies. It also contains Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Beta-carotene.

This drug is often prescribed by dermatologists to combat acne. The problem of acne is not acute for me, so I take the drug for preventive purposes in a course of 1 every six months (that is, twice a year).

The most striking effect of the drug- changes in the color and general condition of the skin. It becomes dense, smooth, monochromatic. Capillaries become less visible. The preparation is ideal for the owner of thin and sensitive skin, because after application you will get the feeling that the skin has become a little thicker.

Complex price on the website of the Zhivika pharmacy about 300 rubles.

MSM (sulfur)

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane)- organosulfur compound, a source of food sulfur.

I learned about the benefits of this mineral quite recently. when I was looking for a new beauty complex. And, poking around on the site Iherb.com, where I often buy dietary supplements (about it - below), I accidentally came across a complex, one of the main components of which is sulfur. Then I started to study this component and learned about it benefits for joints, skin and hair.

Sulfur is involved in the synthesis of the main components of the skin(collagen), hair and nails (keratin)

Sulfur contains in various types of cabbage, onions, horseradish, legumes, also in meat, fish, eggs, milk, some fruits and vegetables.

Often used by athletes as a remedy for joints and forms the basis of many sports supplements.

Solgar dietary supplements

I have extremely positive reviews about this brand. I have chosen for myself and several times already drank a very cool complex from the American brand Solgar, which I bought on Iherb. Solgar is a premium brand, reliable, additives of very high quality, with a good composition, but quite expensive. I buy exclusively on Iherb.com, it turns out about half cheaper than in Russian pharmacies.

So the additive is called"Solgar, Skin, Nails & Hair, Advanced MSM Formula." The composition also contains vitamin C, zinc, copper, silicone, as well as two amino acids - L-proline and L-lysine. The drug promises to keep our levels of collagen, a major component of skin, nails and hair normal, as its production decreases with age.

I liked my course of two Solgar jars... I did not observe any side effects, the skin pleases with velvety and smoothness. I did not observe any changes in the hair and nails.

Complex price on the website Iherb.com - 715 rubles, on the website of the Zhivika pharmacy - 1400 rubles.

Vitamins of group B

Vitamins of group B(thiamine - B1, riboflavin - B2, niacin or nicotinic acid - B3, pantothenic acid - B5, pyridoxine - B6, biotin - B7, folic acid - B9, cyanocobalamin - B12). These vitamins play a significant role in cellular metabolism.

B vitamins contain in cereals, nuts, fruits, vegetables, herbs, soybeans, yeast, as well as in animal products (meat, eggs, fish, milk).

Vitamins of this group are very important for our hair! With their lack, shine is lost, brittleness and dryness appear, growth slows down. By the way, about 5 - 7 years ago I was very interested in the topic of growing hair. Back then I was taking B vitamins in the form of nutritional yeast, and it was a disgusting thing! They always made my stomach ache and had an unpleasant aftertaste. Therefore, choose complexes for yourself, according to your feelings, and if possible - consult a doctor!

Since B vitamins are water-soluble, they exist in both pill and ampoule form. I often read the opinion that the B vitamins supplied to the body through injections are better absorbed. But since I take them as a prophylaxis, and not for the purpose of treating certain diseases, pills are fine with me.

I take B vitamins in the Pentovit complex. Very good in composition and, until recently, an inexpensive drug. Recently, the prices for medicines and dietary supplements have increased quite significantly, and now this drug costs 110 rubles at the Zhivik pharmacy. The price does not seem to be high, but the pack is small and ends very quickly.

I go through the complex about 2 - 3 times a year as a prophylaxis and together with other means, therefore I did not notice a pronounced effect. I drink because I know that in food I do not always get the required daily dose of these vitamins.

Iodine

Iodine- a trace element involved in the formation of hormones thyroid gland influencing the growth, development and metabolism of the body. The body contains in very small quantities (about 20 grams).

Many Russians, especially in the northern regions, have a problem of iodine deficiency... This is due to a lack of iodine in the soil, water and food that we eat. Therefore, for prevention, iodine is often added to foods, for example, salt and water. But, as a rule, this is not enough for our body.

Iodine is mostly contained in seafood, sea fish, oysters, seaweed, feijoa. Not the cheapest, and therefore not used by the majority of the population of Russia.

It has long been established that iodine deficiency affects our appearance., which is not surprising, because the outside is always an indicator of the inside. Hair loss, pallor and dry skin, peeling nails - if suddenly you find these symptoms in yourself, get tested and check if everything is in order with iodine in your body.

My "friendship" with iodine preparations began corny, with its deficiency in the body... The therapist prescribed me the drug Yodomarin 200 and told me to take it until my tests were perfect. Of course, when I came home with a pack of new pills, I immediately began to study them.

Iodine price

As I wrote above, I take iodine in the form of the drug Iodomarin. After the treatment, my tests returned to normal, now, as prescribed by the doctor, I drink it as a preventive measure - twice a year.

Drug price at the Zhivika pharmacy - 180 rubles.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are the best friends of eternal youth, substances that try their best to slow down the aging process of our cells. Antioxidants protect cells from the oxidative effects of so-called free radicals. Free radicals (sounds like we are talking about a political party) are active molecules that have a free space for electrons, and they tend to fill this space by taking away the electron from other molecules. Simply put, by damaging them.

The most famous and popular antioxidants- vitamin C, vitamin E, ß-carotene (provitamin A), lycopene. They also include polyphenols: flavin and flavonoids (found in vegetables), tannins (in cocoa, coffee, tea), anthocyanins (in red berries).

Selenium is sometimes referred to as an antioxidant., which in itself is not, but has a pronounced antioxidant effect. We have already spoken about it above.

Antioxidant-rich foods, - beans, currants, cranberries, artichokes, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, mountain ash, some varieties of apples, nuts and dried fruits, cherries, plums, grain sprouts, pomegranates, oranges, cabbage, carrots, beets, garlic, onions, eggplant, spinach , parsley, celery, olive oil, red wine, green tea.

Antioxidants price iherb.com

Antioxidants are believed to be best taken naturally, that is, draw from food. But even me with mine healthy eating I feel a lack of them, so I use supplements.

Solgar Antioxidant Complex

Solgar Essential Amino Acid Complex

Amino acids

Important! It is better to take hyaluronic acid on an empty stomach. in the morning, or after the collagen cocktail with vitamin C, which I will write about below. You also need to drink a lot of water so that there are actually the very molecules that the hyaluron needs to bind (read the materiel above).

Unlike injections, the result will not be immediate. This is due to the fact that when you make "beauty injections", the hyaluron goes immediately to the right place, that is, into the skin of the face. And when we drink it in pills, it enters the body as a whole. Therefore, it takes more time for the effect to be visible on the face! It took me a little less than a month to do this!

Hyaluronic Acid from Solgar. My favorite.

Hyaluronic Acid from NOW Foods. I took it on trial for a change.

Collagen

Collagen- protein, which forms the basis of the body's connective tissue and provides its firmness, strength, moisture and elasticity.

Collagen is found primarily in meat and fish.

Collagen Synthesis Needs Many Vitamins and trace elements, among the main ones - vitamin C, as well as amino acids, which we talked about above. Therefore, if you eat right, you will produce collagen on its own. Another question is how much and whether your body has enough of it.

Choosing products with collagen, I decided to try several (of course, courses at different times).

First -Neocell, Super Collagen, Type 1 & 3... It should be taken with natural lemon or orange juice, or by diluting effervescent ascorbic acid in water. Actually, you pour powder into this liquid, stir it and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach! An hour or two hours after it, a hyaluronic tablet (I wrote about it above).

Collagen cost per iherb

Collagen jar cost at iherb.com - 700 rubles. I have not met him in Russian pharmacies. Designed for 1 - 1.5 months of admission.

The second option is Natural Factors, BioSil, ch-OSA Advanced Collagen Generator. It contains silicone and choline. The main effect that I noticed was that the growth of nails was accelerated. Since I wear extremely short nails (up to 3 mm), growing is not my topic and the length does not bother me at all. But after this complex, the growth was some kind of crazy. I did not notice any special effect on the hair and skin of the face. Perhaps this is due to the fact that immediately after the first complex I switched to this one. Therefore, there was still a cumulative effect from the Neocell jars.

Packing cost at iherb.com - 3,200 rubles. In Russian pharmacies, I also did not meet him. Designed for 2 months of admission.

Rejuvenation pills are in great demand today. Especially popular are the products made on the basis of plants that have been used for this purpose in oriental medicine for thousands of years. The pharmaceutical industry has managed to create a number of fairly effective drugs and biologically active food additives (dietary supplements) to prolong youth.

Why is cell renewal slowing down?

Aging is associated with a slowdown in cell renewal. Why this is happening is not exactly clear. But science already knows many causes and mechanisms of aging. One of the main reasons for this irreversible process is the programming of cells for a certain number of divisions.

As you know, the nucleus of each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, which are twisted in the form of spirals. At the ends of the spirals there are protective tips - telomeres. Until relatively recently, it was believed that telomeres perform only a protective function. As it turned out, this is not entirely true: telomeres are the biological clock of our body, as they shorten with each division. By the length of telomeres, you can determine the biological age of a person.

The rate of telomere shortening depends on heredity and external influences. Therefore, some people age quickly, while others slowly, living to a ripe old age. External influences (radiation, prolonged stress, prolonged heavy loads, etc.) and the addition of age-related diseases accelerate the contraction of telomeres.

This theory would be considered fully proven, but there is one exception that does not fit into it. In an adult, the telomeres of nerve and muscle cells do not contract, but the cells still die, being replaced after a certain period by new ones. This mystery has remained unsolved until now. There is an assumption that with each cell division, certain changes (mutations) occur in it. The accumulation of mutations in new generations of cells leads to a decrease in their regenerative abilities. The skin cells of the female body are the first to react to this.

It has also been found that there is an enzyme in the human body that can stop telomere contraction. This enzyme (telomerase) is called the enzyme of immortality.

What the pharmaceutical industry has to offer

The pharmaceutical industry offers a number of vitamin and mineral complexes and dietary supplements for rejuvenation. Some time ago, scientists tried to create a drug based on telomerase, restoring youth and beauty, but nothing came of it. So what will rejuvenate the body?

A large number of dietary supplements for rejuvenation are produced, which do not undergo such strict control as drugs. Supplements are taken without a doctor's prescription, sometimes several at once, which leads to various disorders.

Quality medicines with vitamins and dietary supplements can slow down the aging process if taken correctly, after consulting a doctor first. It should be remembered that some dietary supplements are incompatible with certain medications and even food.

Vitamins for rejuvenation

Vitamins and minerals are involved in the biochemical reactions of cellular metabolism. Therefore, they are vital for the body both during the growth period and during the aging period to prolong life. The activation of metabolic processes contributes to the return of youth. The female body especially flourishes.

It is also known that many vitamins have an antioxidant effect, that is, they neutralize toxic free radicals formed during redox reactions. But don't think that free radicals are only harmful. In fact, only their excess is dangerous, a moderate formation of free radicals is useful: they are capable of destroying the cell membranes of infectious agents.

The most effective drugs for rejuvenation are:

• fat-soluble vitamins A (retinol) and E (tocopherol) - they prevent cell aging, maintain youth and beauty; tocopherol is also an excellent antioxidant and has a positive effect on the reproductive system of women;
• water-soluble vitamins C (ascorbic acid), B2 (riboflavin), B6 ​​(pyridoxine);
• recently, vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) has been actively used for rejuvenation.

Of the minerals, zinc, selenium and manganese are actively involved in the rejuvenation of the body.

High-quality drugs for body rejuvenation are:

• Supradin (Bayer, Switzerland);
• Perfectil (Vitabiotics, UK);
• special dragee Merz (Merz Pharma, Germany);
• Russian complexes Complivit and Alphabet.

The best anti-aging dietary supplements (Top-8)

The best remedies for rejuvenation are:

# 1 - Imedeen (Ferrosan, Denmark)

These are several anti-aging supplements:

• Imedeen Classic - beauty pills, prevent fading in those over 30; contain Biomarine Complex from natural seafood proteins, vitamins, minerals; promote the formation of collagen in the skin, attract water to the skin cells of the female body, improve skin elasticity, prevent aging, which is especially important for women;
• Imedeen Time of Perfection - pills; active antioxidant, protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation, delaying the aging process;
• Imedeen Flawless Renewal - tablets; prevents skin aging, promotes its renewal in women after 50, protects against UV radiation; contains soy extract with phytoestrogens;

All Imedeen supplements take 1-2 tablets with meals for 8 weeks to six months.

# 2 - Flavoprimum (Michel Idern Group, France)

Antioxidant, has a rejuvenating effect, activates blood circulation and metabolism. It contains extracts of dry red wine and green tea. Take 2 - 3 capsules daily with meals for a week; a week break and the cycle repeats twice more.

No. 3 - LivLon (Svenchenu Vaistazholes, Lithuania)

Release form: capsules, 60 pcs. packaged.

LiveLon 'contains 10 natural antioxidants that have a positive effect on cellular metabolism, improve the functions of organs and body systems. Take 2 capsules before meals for a month.

LivLona ingredients (video):

No. 4 - Antiox (Nutrifarma, Ireland)

Release form: capsules, 30 pcs. packaged.

Contains extracts of grape pomace, dicotyledonous ginkgo leaves, vitamins E, C, β-carotene (provitamin A), yeast with selenium, zinc. It has a rejuvenating effect. Take 2 capsules daily with meals for two to four weeks.

No. 5 - Vision Mega (Mega Pharm, Russia, manufacturer - Akrofarma, France)

Release form: capsules, 60 pcs. packaged.

Fatty acid complex: Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9. They activate blood circulation and metabolism, which contributes to the rejuvenation of the body. Take a capsule twice a day with meals, the course is 30 days.

No. 6 - Dienai Karma (Siberian Center for Pharmacology and Biotechnology, RF)

Release form: capsules, 10 pcs. packaged.

It consists of two biomodules, one of which contains an extract of salmon milk, and the other contains a protein complex from natural sources. It actively affects all organs and systems, increasing the energy potential, restoring damaged cells and rejuvenating the body. Take 1 capsule every 3-4 days one hour after meals. One package is required per course.

No. 7 - Secretagogue Gold (Mongolian People's Republic, USA)

Release form: powder sachets, 60 pcs. packaged.

Secretagogue gold contains a complex of vitamins, minerals, biologically active substances that normalize the functions of all organs and systems. It has a significant healing and rejuvenating effect. Take 1 powder daily in a glass of water or juice between meals. The course is 60 days.

No. 8 - Transfer Factor (4 Life Research LC, USA)

Release form: capsules of 60, 90 and 120 pcs. packaged.

Contains a concentrate from bovine colostrum, which has a stimulating effect on the immune system. Restoration of immunity prevents the development of age-related diseases, has a rejuvenating effect. For rejuvenation, it is taken in an individually selected dosage for 10 days to several months.

Everyone wants to look young. Any drugs and dietary supplements are of auxiliary value in rejuvenation.... There is no need to hope that after the course of the course the body will be perfectly rejuvenated. But if you add high-quality dietary supplements to a healthy active lifestyle and proper nutrition, then the sense will be.

Dietary supplements - supplements for preserving youth

Supplements for preserving youthful skin are especially widely used in Asian countries. Let's try to figure out whether it is worth using them.

What are dietary supplements?

Dietary supplements are a combination of substances important for the body, used as a nutritional supplement, an additional source of vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, peptides, proteins, antioxidants and other biologically active substances.

The purpose of these supplements is to improve the metabolism and functioning of tissues, organs and systems of the body.

At the same time, dietary supplements are not drugs, but occupy an intermediate position between them and food products with appropriate, softer, legislative regulation.

How can dietary supplements help preserve youth?

The skin requires many different substances to function properly. This:

• fatty acids (including omega), cholesterol (for lipid barrier function);
• amino acids, peptides and proteins (for replenishing the molecules of the natural moisturizing factor, the work of bioregulatory molecules, the synthesis of their own proteins, for example, keratin, filaggrin, collagen and elastin);
• mono- and disaccharides (for the synthesis of hyaluronic acid);
• vitamins A, E, C and other antioxidants;
• trace elements - iron, zinc, copper, etc. (to participate in the work of enzymes).

At the same time, it is known that even a balanced diet is often not enough for the intake of all the necessary substances into the body. This is due to the fact that:

• much less on sale now natural products... Vegetables grown using hydroponic systems differ from organic vegetables not only in taste, but also in the level of vitamins and microelements;
• to maintain youth, it is necessary to reduce the number of calories consumed. The consequence of this may be a shortage of a number of vitamins and microelements by the body.
• in modern conditions, the need for vitamins, trace elements and antioxidants, as a rule, is higher. The reason for this is the unfavorable ecology of cities, dynamism, emotional tension of modern life and the susceptibility of a modern person to stress;
• some vitamins require additional substances in food (for example, fat-soluble vitamins require the simultaneous intake of fats with food), and some may not be compatible with other vitamins or with certain minerals.

The way out in this situation is balanced diet with periodic inclusion in the diet of special enriched products and biologically active additives. This will help:

• to provide the body with all the substances necessary to maintain health and preserve youth;
• improve metabolic processes, including in the skin;
• improve the functioning of skin cells.

What supplements are most important for keeping skin youthful?

As you know, with age, as well as due to the influence of other factors (ultraviolet radiation, stress, insufficient content of antioxidants in food, the influence of unfavorable environmental factors, smoking), free radicals accumulate and damage the cells of the body. Excessive accumulation of free radicals is one of the factors of aging.

Therefore, one of the most important complexes that make up dietary supplements for preserving youth are antioxidants... These include:

1. antioxidant complexes based on vitamin E (the optimally balanced composition of this complex includes: vitamin E + selenium + zinc. Additionally, this complex may include bioflavonoids and choline);
2. complexes with vitamin A (usually in the form of a water-soluble form - carotene), often in combination with lecithin or vitamin Q (ubiquinone);
3. combinations of vitamins A and E (for example, vitamin A + vitamin E + selenium + zinc);
4. complexes with vitamin C, cysteine, methionine, histidine;
5. less often you can find glutathione, rutin and other bioflavonoids as part of dietary supplements with antioxidants, as well as copper, manganese, lipoic acid, vitamins B6, B2 and B1.

In addition, for women over 50, complex preparations are produced, including phytoestrogens, iron preparations and trace elements. In developed countries, without such complexes, preventive courses for women of a health-improving and geroprotective plan are no longer conceivable.

Also known dietary supplements with collagen, hyaluronic acid, bioregulatory peptides.

All of this belongs to the category of nutricosmetology - a new science that emerged at the intersection of cosmetology, dietetics and pharmacology and studies the effect of certain ingested substances on the beauty of skin, hair, nails and the preservation of youth (see "Nutricosmetics - tablets to prolong youth").

Dietary supplements. Reviews of doctors

As we said, dietary supplements are neither a medicine nor a food product. Therefore, their legislative regulation in Russia is much softer, and the regulatory framework is insufficiently developed.

Unlike food products, manufacturers of dietary supplements during registration only need to prove their safety (absence of toxic compounds in the composition). Since state control is exercised only over the safety of dietary supplements, but not over the amount of active ingredients they contain, the supplement may well turn out to be a safe "dummy".

Unlike drugs, manufacturers of dietary supplements do not need to prove their effectiveness before the drug goes to the market, that is, dietary supplements do not go through the stage of clinical trials, and all the benefits of a particular dietary supplement are declarative and based only on theoretical reasoning about the benefits of a particular component.

Therefore, in Russia, the attitude towards dietary supplements is wary. And the refusal to use them is quite understandable.

However, in many countries (especially in Asia), supplements are taken by up to 80% of the population. Perhaps we are underestimating the possibility of influencing the deterioration of skin function with age through the use of supplements?

We will definitely study this topic in more detail.

Thanks to dietary supplements, you can prolong youth and beauty. Photo: Fotolia / PhotoXPress.ru.

The main task of cosmetologists is to preserve the youth and health of the skin. For this, all kinds of procedures and cosmetics are used, including those designed to protect it from aggressive environmental influences and to resist free radicals - the main culprits of aging. Unfortunately, many, even the most expensive, creams have only a superficial effect and do not affect the deep layers of the skin.
At the same time, the body lacks proteins, vitamins, minerals and other important
elements leads to accelerated destruction of collagen, loss of elasticity and flaking of the skin, early appearance of wrinkles, brittle nails, hair loss. It turns out that no matter what we put on top, from the inside our skin continues to need the most basic ingredients.
It is not always possible to compensate for this deficit with the help of nutrition, and this is especially true in the winter-spring period, when there are practically no vitamins in fruits and vegetables. Therefore, it is suggested to take dietary supplements that help to make the diet more balanced, support the body and have a positive effect on our appearance.
In the West, dietary supplements have long and firmly entered everyday life, as they help to increase activity, improve well-being and longevity. In our country, they still cause wariness. Meanwhile, the competent intake of nutraceuticals can provide real help and solve many problems (including cosmetic ones), compensating for the lack of vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, essential fatty acids and many other elements.
If we talk about the cosmetological effect, then as a result of the course application of dietary supplements, normal skin functions are restored, age-related manifestations decrease, and the condition of the skin improves with seborrhea and acne. Hair stops falling out, nails become strong, cellulite manifestations decrease, total body weight decreases. It should be noted that a positive result does not come instantly, but stably persists, especially with supportive courses.

What is what

“Dietary supplements are not a medicine and do not replace traditional treatment,” warns Tatiana Trotsenko, a dermato-cosmetologist at Astrea, “they are intended to replenish the missing substances in our diet. Previously, various roots, herbs, fruits, leaves and stems of plants were used for these purposes, which strengthened, supported and healed the body. Now the culture of herbal medicine is losing its popularity, and instead of the old "grandmother's" recipes, modern technologies are proposed that make it possible to extract all the most necessary and useful from natural components (plant and animal).
Supplements are recommended to be drunk in regular courses, and in some cases even constantly. Residents of developed countries often resort to dietary supplements, and we see a positive result: despite
Despite the fact that environmentalists complain about widespread environmental pollution and deterioration in the quality of food, life expectancy in such countries is only increasing, not least thanks to dietary supplements.
Active food additives have a pronounced effect on the main regulatory and metabolic processes in the human body. From time to time they are confused with vitamins, but there is a difference between them: vitamins are often synthesized artificially, so in many people they can cause allergies, skin dermatoses and other types of intolerance. Supplements are obtained from natural ingredients, where the active substances are contained in a bioavailable form, so they are easily absorbed and rarely cause adverse reactions. It is important to take supplements
in the right amounts and combinations. For example, you can not drink α-lipoic acid with a deficiency of B vitamins, you can not drink group B drugs for a long time without the simultaneous intake of magnesium, otherwise calcium will be washed out. Only a doctor often knows about such subtleties, so you shouldn't prescribe yourself bio-supplements on your own, especially if you have any health problems. "

Dietary supplements in cosmetology

If you use biologically active additives in combination with cosmetics, then a much greater effect is achieved than when using only cream or other means.
for care. To maintain beauty and youth in the composition of dietary supplements, it is worth looking for hyaluronic acid, collagen, phytoestrogens, various antioxidants, pre- and probiotics, polyunsaturated fatty acids and, of course, vitamins and minerals.

Hyaluronic acid
Being a natural component of connective tissue, hyaluronic acid is well absorbed by our body, its individual fragments can be used as “ construction material»For the synthesis of its own hyaluronic acid. “It makes sense to take such a supplement if the main problem is dehydration and decreased skin elasticity,” explains Tatiana Trotsenko. - It will be no less useful on the eve of the beach season, which often leads to overdrying of the skin.
Ingestion is also good because the drug has a complex effect on other body systems, in particular, hyaluronic acid improves the condition of the joints, and in the presence of suitable "companions" it can act in an unusual role - for example, to help with dry eyes. This problem is faced by many office workers who are forced to sit at the computer for a long time.
Sesderma Dry-Eyes provides hydration to the eyes and maintains optimal tear viscosity by stimulating the secretion of the watery component of the tear film. Eases the condition of burning and pain in the eyes, relieves redness of the mucous membrane, removes the feeling of discomfort and protects the surface of the cornea. In addition to HA, the active complex includes collagen, chondroitin sulfate, omega-3 acid, vitamin E.
These ingredients also have beneficial effects on the skin.
Hyaluronic acid is not only a good moisturizer. It is an integral component of all connective tissue, including articular cartilage and ligaments, so women who regularly take HA supplements are less likely to experience problems with the musculoskeletal system. Not to mention, they look younger than their age. "

Collagen
Another active ingredient for youth and health is collagen. It is a specific protein containing a specific combination of amino acids necessary for building connective tissue. Collagen supplementation has been proven to be effective in numerous studies in rheumatology and orthopedics. However, to get its daily dose with food, you need to consume a pound of jellied meat per day. Not everyone is ready for this.
The first signs of skin aging - thinning of the dermis, skin atony, loss of elasticity - are associated with collagen deficiency. So we have little choice: go on a jellied diet or take collagen capsules in a bioavailable form.
An additional source of collagen as well as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate and coenzyme Q10 is Sesderma's Hylanses.
Its composition effectively moisturizes, nourishes and softens the skin of the face and body, increases its firmness and elasticity, smoothes wrinkles, protects against free radicals and prevents premature aging. In addition, the drug has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the connective tissue, reduces pain in diseases of the joints and improves their mobility.
With age, collagen intake becomes an objective necessity for everyone.

Phytoestrogens
The state of a woman's skin and her youth depend on the level of estrogen. Over the years, its content in the body decreases, so doctors often prescribe hormone replacement therapy, but it is not suitable for everyone. There is a milder and more natural solution - the intake of phytohormones.
They are similar in structure, but still not identical to the estrogen of the human body. Their action is aimed at increasing the sensitivity of receptors in the skin (and other organs)
to lowered hormone levels. In addition, they increase the stability of cell membranes and have antioxidant properties. Phytoestrogens are found in clover, hops, beans,
in soybean, sesame and linseed oils, in evening primrose and borage oils.
Dietary supplement Primuvit from Sesderma based on evening primrose oil, borage oil and vitamin E is especially recommended for thin, dry, atonic, aging skin, with weak, brittle hair and nails. Taking the drug also helps to relieve premenstrual syndrome and conditions during menopause. As a result, the skin becomes elastic, its tone and barrier functions increase, and general immunity improves.

Antioxidants
“The destructive effect of free radicals is considered one of the main reasons for our aging,” Tatiana Trotsenko continues. - And the skin, being a natural barrier that protects us from the negative effects of the environment, takes the first and significant blow of oxidative stress. First of all, we are talking about the effect of ultraviolet radiation, which increases the activity of free radicals and triggers cascade reactions of cell destruction. Scientists have found that antioxidants are real cell rescuers - natural substances that can slow down oxidation reactions. Antioxidants can be found in many plants, but they are found in particularly high concentrations in grape polyphenols, pomegranate, cranberry, and green tea extracts.
For oxidative damage caused by excessive sun exposure,
as well as under stress, in conditions of pollution of the environment, in case of metabolic disorders and when smoking, it is recommended to take Resveraderm Plus capsules from Sesderma. The extracts of red grapes, brown algae and pomegranate included in the preparation prolong the life of cells and improve their metabolism, optimize metabolism, have neuro- and cardioprotective properties, and have a vaso-strengthening and rejuvenating effect.
A high concentration of natural vitamin C, like Sesderma's C-Vit food supplement, will help provide cellular protection at the DNA level. The combination of natural vitamin C, lutein and micro-elements (manganese, zinc, selenium) endows the drug with a pronounced antioxidant and rejuvenating effect, protects against damaging ultraviolet rays, provides an even beautiful tan and protects against sunburn (for this you need to start taking it in advance - before the planned insolation). In addition, C-Vit is indispensable for people with sun allergies. "

Slimming drugs

Of course, dietary supplements cannot replace healthy and balanced diet, therefore, hoping to lose weight only with their help does not make sense. But they can improve metabolism and speed up the breakdown of fats. One of these products is prickly pear extract. This cactus is widely recognized for its ability to lead to weight loss while providing the body with all the essential nutrients... Cactus fibers adsorb fat molecules,
as a result, it becomes inaccessible to digestive enzymes. Opuntia extract, as well as green coffee bean extract and kelp extract are part of Sesderma's Lipopuntia Control Body Weight. The drug speeds up metabolism, strengthens the immune system, and helps to lose weight.

Choosing dietary supplements

“Many doctors and patients still frown at the word 'bioadditive', and this is often explained by an elementary ignorance of their beneficial properties,” notes Andrey Chebykin, gastroenterologist, specialist in functional medicine at the Aurora clinic. - Our awareness of dietary supplements is minimal, and, of course, there is no culture of taking them. For comparison, we can give figures: in our country, bio-supplements are regularly consumed by 3 to 5% of the population, while in Japan - about 80%. Now compare the life expectancy and health indicators of our nations. Japanese retirees cheerfully travel the world, and ours barely find the strength to walk to a nearby store.
Few people realize that with food we have not received the required amount for a long time. nutrients, the body experiences "latent hunger". If we compare the content of vitamins and useful micro-elements in fruits and vegetables in the 70s and now, the difference will turn out to be 40-70%. There are many reasons: the collection of unripe fruits, long-term storage using modern chemistry ... The composition of food products has become noticeably poorer, this is due to the ecology and an increase in the intensity of agriculture. To get a daily dose of vitamin C, a modern inhabitant of a metropolis needs to eat two kilograms of apples a day! The same goes for others essential vitamins
and trace elements. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly add them to food.
Poor health and a long recovery from illness can sometimes be corrected by simply adding missing trace elements and vitamins to your diet, which are found in concentrated form in dietary supplements. And the body will quickly recover itself, without any medication. In fact, after the 30-year milestone, when all body systems slow down, everyone should take care of their health and choose the optimal supportive supplements. Dietary supplements can and should be taken constantly, just as we constantly eat food, but it is necessary to correctly approach their choice. In Russia, the rules for registration and certification of dietary supplements are often changed; it is difficult for a non-specialist to figure it out. The only thing,
what the certificate gives is confidence in the absence of toxic substances, and you will not get an answer to the question about the effectiveness of the dietary supplement.
How can an ordinary buyer determine the quality of a product, what to look for? First of all - on the date of manufacture, expiration date and, of course, the composition:
- the presence of plant materials in it implies the exact content
the active substance, and not its percentage to the weight of the tablet and not a simple listing of the names of herbs;
- micronutrients should preferably be in a chelated form (in conjunction with amino acids), so they are absorbed in the best way.
Unfortunately, the modern market is saturated with dubious low quality products, the benefits
from which reception is minimal. Therefore, if in Europe, America, Japan a person can independently order the supplement he is interested in on the Internet, then in Russia it is better to consult with a competent specialist who will not only select the necessary drug, but also advise the manufacturer.
It is optimal to undergo a study of hair (nails) for elemental status, a blood test for vitamins before prescribing nutraceutical support for the body. This will allow the specialist to identify the deficiency of certain substances and make individual prescriptions.
Better to opt for premium supplements that undergo voluntary clinical trials and rigorous quality controls to ensure they are effective and free from toxins. The benefits of high-quality dietary supplements have long been appreciated by coaches and doctors of sports medicine, because taking dietary supplements helps athletes to endure high loads. Well, and they will help us to preserve youth and beauty. "

Love from India

“The dietary supplement“ Chavanprash ”in India is called the balm of immortality, it is also rightly considered the elixir of youth, life, vigor and health. The dietary supplement was created on the basis of more than 40 medicinal plants with a variety of effects on the human body,
and is intended to strengthen health, increase vitality, endurance, mental and physical potency. For prophylactic purposes, it can be used as food supplement at any age, - says Pavel Rozanov, creator of OM-Balsam, distributor of Ayur-Vedic products in Russia. - "Chyawanprash" replaces in its effectiveness a dozen other nutraceuticals and parapharmaceuticals taken together. It contains vegetable oil, honey, nuts, as well as calcium, silver, iron and much-needed the human body trace elements: magnesium, fluorine, iodine, silicon, lithium, manganese and others. As for vitamins, Chyawanprash is rich ascorbic acid, carotenoids, flavonoids, B vitamins and many others. "