Natural Acne Supplements - Three Top Minerals

By Guy Blake

If you are interested in using natural acne supplements to help cure and prevent your acne then this article will provide you with three of the top minerals to include in your diet. I am going to discuss zinc, magnesium and sulphur as these have an important role to play in your fight against acne and maintaining general good health. I will also list the main natural sources of each mineral to help you choose the best foods to eat to increase your intake of these minerals.

Zinc is a mineral that is important as it aids in the absorption of vitamin A and helps the body absorb vitamin E. Zinc plays a role in wound healing, supporting a strong immune function and regulating the production of oil by the oil glands in the skin. The main sources of zinc are sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, legumes (e.g. peas, lentils, kidney beans) and whole grains.

Magnesium is important in maintaining skin flexibility and skin tone. It is required for hormone regulation, the transmission of nerve impulses and in muscle contraction. Good sources of magnesium are green vegetables (e.g. spinach). Magnesium can also be found in certain beans, peas, seeds, nuts and whole unrefined grains. Oysters, scallops, rockfish and halibut are other good sources of magnesium

Sulphur is the third vitamin which you will find useful in your fight against acne. Sulphur is required for the healing of wounds, the absorption of essential fatty acids and the balancing of hormones which is done in the liver. Sulphur is also required to help fade red marks on the skin. The main dietary sources of sulphur are dark leafy vegetables, onions, garlic, beans and chilli peppers. Methyl sulphonyl methane (also referred to as MSM) is an organic sulphur used as a supplement and can be bought in either powder or capsule form.

This article has discussed zinc, magnesium and sulphur which are three of the more important minerals to be included in your diet if you have acne and are looking at improving the condition of your skin. I have explained the purpose of each of these minerals in maintaining a healthy body. I have also provided the main dietary sources of zinc, magnesium and sulphur. Having read this article you should now be able to make a better choice of which foods to eat in order to provide your body with the best natural acne supplements.

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