Supplement collagen, beautify skin by eating sweet potatoes properly

Hà Anh (Theo The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) |

To optimize collagen supplementation and skin beauty with sweet potatoes, you need to eat them properly.

Sweet potatoes are not only a nutritious food but also a source of many important antioxidants and vitamins that help beautify the skin, especially the ability to supplement collagen, an essential protein that helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness.

One of the effective ways to supplement collagen from sweet potatoes is by combining sweet potatoes with foods rich in vitamin C, because vitamin C is an essential element for collagen synthesis in the body. According to research by the US National Institutes of Health, vitamin C helps activate the enzyme needed to produce collagen, while protecting collagen from destruction caused by free radicals. When sweet potatoes are processed with foods rich in vitamin C such as oranges, grapefruits or tomatoes, the body's ability to synthesize collagen will be significantly enhanced.

The way sweet potatoes are prepared also affects the absorption of nutrients. Sweet potatoes can be absorbed better when cooked. However, if sweet potatoes are baked, some vitamins and nutrients may be lost. Therefore, eating steamed or boiled sweet potatoes is the optimal choice, preserving more vitamin A and beta-carotene - two substances with powerful antioxidant effects, protecting the skin from damage and promoting collagen synthesis.

Sweet potatoes are also rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, which promotes healthy skin. Beta-carotene not only protects the skin from UV rays, but also helps stimulate collagen production in skin cells. To maximize the absorption of beta-carotene from sweet potatoes, it is helpful to combine sweet potatoes with healthy fat sources such as olive oil or avocado, as fat helps the body absorb beta-carotene better.

Another important factor is not to eat too many sweet potatoes in one meal. Although sweet potatoes are very nutritious, eating too much can cause excess vitamin A, leading to unwanted side effects. Eating sweet potatoes in moderation, combined with a balanced diet will bring optimal results in supplementing collagen and beautifying the skin.

Hà Anh (Theo The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
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