Omega-3 for hair, skin and nail health: its universal effect
Our skin on the face and body reflects the state of the body like a mirror. Therefore, problems with it need to be solved from the inside – if the metabolism is disturbed, there is a lack of minerals or vitamins, certain compounds, for example, Omega-3 PUFA, it is impossible to give the appearance a blooming look only at the expense of cosmetic procedures and creams, gels or masks.
Any cosmetologist or dermatologist, when conducting a course of procedures, always recommends reconsidering the diet, adding useful products and biological supplements to it, especially with vitamins A and D, vitamin E, collagen and omega-3 for beauty. Without these substances, without proper nutrition and care for the body as a whole – outstanding results, alas, cannot be achieved.
The history of the discovery of the role of omega in maintaining beauty and youth
At the end of the 19th century, vitamins were discovered, and their role in maintaining the beauty and health of the skin was gradually clarified. At that time, it seemed that vitamins were the “elixir of youth” for her, which would allow us to stay beautiful and healthy longer. But gradually new data appeared that vitamins alone do not solve problems, since only replenishing their stocks does not help in eliminating allergies, inflammatory skin lesions, and also does not particularly effectively resist aging.
As the data accumulated, it was found out that other substances that complement and enhance the effect of vitamins and trace elements also play a role in maintaining a blooming appearance. The role of omega acids was found out only by the end of the 20th century, and the complex of essential fatty acids was relatively conventionally called “vitamin F”. Since this period, PUFCs from the omega 3, 6 and 9 groups began to be actively studied, later omega-7 was determined, but their role is still being clarified. But today there is no doubt that the compounds of this group are extremely important for skin health, hair growth and beauty, nails and inhimation of aging processes.
Omega for skin health and beauty
First of all, omega 3 is extremely necessary for the skin, as these compounds are part of the membranes of all cells, including the epidermis and dermis. Among the main positive effects are:
Restoration of the immune system, suppression of its excessive activity, which reduces the risk of autoimmune and allergic pathologies, inflammatory processes on the skin.
Protection of collagen fibers from damage by free radicals, which allows you to maintain elasticity, firmness, prevents the development of wrinkles. Stimulation of the synthesis of new collagen fibers.
Fight against chronic systemic inflammation, provoking acne and chronic dermatoses. Omega acids stimulate healing, suppress inflammatory processes. They are often used in combination with therapeutic measures to suppress skin pathological processes more actively.
Protection against stressful influences, both external and internal. Stress hormones – especially adrenaline and cortisol, provoke spasms in the area of small capillaries that nourish the skin. This leads to a deficiency of nutrients in it and hypoxia. All this worsens the complexion, the skin becomes thin, dry and sensitive. In addition, stress hormones provoke an increase in glucose in plasma, which can lead to damage to collagen fibers. Omega acids help improve nutrition and skin regeneration, which increases the level of protection against aggressive external influences.
Protection of collagen fibers from damage by free radicals, which allows you to maintain elasticity, firmness, prevents the development of wrinkles. Stimulation of the synthesis of new collagen fibers.
Fight against chronic systemic inflammation, provoking acne and chronic dermatoses. Omega acids stimulate healing, suppress inflammatory processes. They are often used in combination with therapeutic measures to suppress skin pathological processes more actively.
Protection against stressful influences, both external and internal. Stress hormones – especially adrenaline and cortisol, provoke spasms in the area of small capillaries that nourish the skin. This leads to a deficiency of nutrients in it and hypoxia. All this worsens the complexion, the skin becomes thin, dry and sensitive. In addition, stress hormones provoke an increase in glucose in plasma, which can lead to damage to collagen fibers. Omega acids help improve nutrition and skin regeneration, which increases the level of protection against aggressive external influences.
Plus, omega-3 helps protect the skin from the influence of free radicals formed under the influence of external factors. They neutralize their harmful effects, help cells regenerate faster, protect collagen fibers from oxidative stress.
Additional effects of omega-3
Our appearance reflects how our whole body works. Therefore, a deficiency of nutrients, especially protein, vitamins A, E and D, as well as omega acids, can lead to negative changes in appearance. If you don’t sleep well, don’t eat rationally, there are no fatty sea fish and seafood in your diet, you are overloaded at work and at home – all this increases the cost of omega-3. The most dangerous are prolonged psycho-emotional stress and depressive moods, accompanied by a decline in strength.
This often leads to problems with the work of the heart and blood vessels, temperature fluctuations, increased sensitivity to irritants. Often the problem is associated with the lack of omega-3 acids, which are involved in the construction of cell membranes and ensure the full functioning of neurons. There are scientific studies that show that psychological disorders, neuroses and depressive moods can be corrected by an additional dosition of omega acids. And this will have an extremely positive effect on the condition of the skin and appearance in general.
Omega-3, nails and hair
Our hair and nails are skin appendages, their appearance largely depends on the condition of the whole body as a whole. Since the health of these parts of the body requires a sufficient amount of food protein, from which hair and nail keratin is built, as well as vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, the condition is largely affected by the work of the digestive tract. The state of metabolism, blood plasma glucose level, and the release of hormones that stimulate growth processes also play a significant role. The work of the central and peripheral nervous system also has a significant impact – it controls all processes in the body.
If the hair has become dull, the nails do not grow well – it is important to consult a specialist. External influences – masks, baths, creams and other care products will not save the situation if you do not have enough building material to create new cells.
Dry hair and deterioration of nails most often occur due to a lack of protein and polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially omega-3. And if we can replenish our protein reserves by adding more meat, poultry, dairy products and eggs, plant food to the diet, then to replenish the supply of omega-3 we need fatty sea fish, seafood and to a lesser extent – vegetable oils, soy in the diet.
Omega 3 deficiency for nails can manifest itself in the weakening of the nail plate, its deformation, thinning, dry skin around the nail, the formation of burrs and redness, swelling. The nails themselves grow slowly, can flake, break off, change color, become dull.
Lack of omega 3 for hair can manifest itself in a slowdown in their growth, increased hair loss, their thinning, the appearance of baldness in women and more abundant baldness in men. Also, hair becomes dry, brittle splits at the ends, loses volume and shine.
If such problems arise, it is worth talking to a specialist – dermatologist, therapist and undergoing examinations. It is often necessary to additionally nourish the body with vitamins and omega acids.