The skin is the body's first defense barrier. The protection it offers is not only physical; rather, it is a veritable stage for the staging of numerous inflammatory processes that protect health from external threats.
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It is difficult, with this record, to think that its health cannot influence that of the entire body!
The ability of omega-3s to maintain healthy skin has allowed cranberry seed oil to become increasingly important in the skin cosmetics market.
Omega-3 and γ-linoleic acid supplements appear to improve symptoms of acne vulgaris. Reduction of typical lesions of the condition appears after only 10 weeks of supplementation with 2 grams per day of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) or 400 milligrams of GLA (γ-linoleic acid).
Omega-3s help fight skin aging, hinder the appearance of wrinkles, and keep skin smoother and younger looking. A study has unveiled the potential of these fatty acids.
Taking fish oil can be helpful in fighting acne and reducing the marks it leaves on the skin. Studies show that these nutrients help reduce the inflammation associated with lesions that appear on the skin.
Omega 3 reduces lesions, scarring as well as inflammation caused by acne and improves mood at the same time. This is the finding of a study published in Lipids in Health and Disease.
Combining Omega-3 with the use of vitamin D-based psoriasis creams and remedies increases the effectiveness of treatment against this skin disease. The benefits of Omega-3 on psoriasis would already be visible after 8 weeks.
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Regular intake of Omega 3 reduces the risk factor for developing cancers such as carcinomas and melanomas by half. This is claimed by a study from the University of Manchester, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
