Anti Aging Supplements

Anti Aging Supplements
By
Skincare Specialist

Anti Aging Supplements: The Newest Craze

Anti aging supplements are the newest craze in the war against wrinkles, lines, puffy eyes, and damaged skin. Fighting signs of aging from the "inside out" is supposed to provide a way for people to get an edge on the signs of aging skin. Keeping your body healthy inside is thought to be reflected on the outside. Although many companies offer different skin care supplements, little outside research is available that supports the wide claims these companies make. Most doctors agree that adding a multivitamin or other mineral, vitamin, and antioxidant supplement is good for overall health. However, they are torn on whether these supplements can significantly improve your looks.

Aging is a natural biological process. While making sure your body has essential nutrients, you should also avoid certain environmental hazards to keep your skin looking its best. Sun exposure, smoking, air pollution, drug use, and toxins can damage your skin. Staying away from these aging factors can help keep your skin in good condition. Keeping your body in its best shape will only help any supplement work more effectively.

Ingredients in Supplements

Anti aging supplements boost a wide range of ingredients. Some of these ingredients include:

  • Vitamins C, B, D, E: According to Associate Professor James Jessup of the University of Florida, a combination of vitamins and exercise will reduce the signs of aging.
  • Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids: A recent article by Dr. Philip Calder says these omega fatty acids, "decrease the production of inflammatory lipid and peptide mediators..." In other words, a sufficient omega fatty acid intake will affect your skin positively. 
  • Zinc: Harvard University suggests that to fight aging you should boost your immunity with zinc.
  • Alpha lipoic acid (ALA): In a 2002 research report from the University of California, researchers made lab rats look younger by treating them with ALA.
  • Green tea extract: HealthBeat, a Harvard publication recently wrote that, "(Green tea) may inhibit UV damage."

Each anti aging supplement has a mixture of these ingredients and more. Doctors caution against using supplements with too many herbal additives (like ginkgo), because they have not been tested thoroughly. Hormone-based supplements should only be used under a doctor's supervision.

Anti Aging Products

With such a wide range of products available, it is hard to know where to start when searching for anti aging supplements. N.V. Perricone, M.D., Murad, Borba, and Olay are all respected companies that have come out with supplements to improve your body and facial skin. Let's take a look at what they have to offer.

N.V. Perricone, M.D.

This company offers a range of vitamin and mineral supplements formulated to increase skin elasticity, manage weight, and improve skin health. Each supplement has a certain "job" to do for your skin. These supplements include ingredients like antioxidants, B-complex vitamins, macrominerals, enzymes, and herbal extracts.

Murad Youth Builder

Murad's anti aging supplement claims to promote smoothness and decrease the amount of wrinkles on your face by 34 percent in five weeks. This pill includes glucosamine, amino acid complexes, and vitamins A, C, and E. The different ingredients are said to promote wrinkle reduction, collagen production, overall healthy skin, and ward off free radical damage.

Borba Neutraceuticals

Borba offers vitamin- and mineral-infused water and water additives. The water and packet for anti aging has a key ingredient, mangosteen. Mangosteen is a B vitamin with a lot of folate, and is thought to help reduce signs of aging. Additionally, the product includes vitamins A, C, and E to help fight lines and other visible signs of aging.

Olay Total Effects Beautiful Skin and Wellness Pack

The Beautiful Skin and Wellness Pack offered by Olay fights the seven signs of aging. It contains CoQ10 to fight radicals, alpha lipoic acid with green tea extract to prevent puffiness, and a multivitamin to support collagen. Results should be seen in 30 days, if you take a packet a day.

Safety Precautions

Make sure you read the ingredient list of any anti aging supplements you decide to take. Most products are safe and are good for your overall health, but it is always a good idea to know exactly what you are putting into your body. Boost the effectiveness of your anti aging products by eating a well balanced diet and drinking plenty of water. By practicing these habits and staying on top of your skincare routine, you can take confidence in knowing that you're doing the best you possibly can to maintain a youthful appearance.