Secrets Of Maintaining Skin Health, Try Routinely Consuming Food That Is Good For Usus

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JAKARTA - Doctors show the importance of maintaining gut health in skin care efforts, including by adopting a healthy diet.

The reason is, a lot of research has proven, if you want to have healthy skin, then we need to add priority to maintaining gut health.

"For example, we know eating a colorful food rich in carotenoid pigments such as tomatoes, carrots, and peppers has proven to produce very small golden light but noticeable on the skin, and of course the same food is also rich in fiber and antioxidants that are beneficial for the intestinal and bacterial layers of your intestines," said the surgeon and health creator Dr. Karan Rajan as quoted by Antara.

Dr. Karan also expressed the importance of understanding the influence of gut microbes on skin health. According to him, children with average eczema have fewer good gut microbes, and new research shows probiotics containing a mixture of lactobacilli and bifidobacterium can help improve the symptoms of eczema in children.

"Probiotics can support certain types of good bacteria, which means an increase in the production of natural anti-inflammatory compounds. This can change the immune system and can help reduce inflammation of the skin," he said.

In addition to eating foods that contain good nutrients for skin health such as vitamins A, C, and E, doctor Rajan said, there is nothing wrong with increasing the consumption of plant-based foods that contain probiotics such as garlic, onions, and bananas.

"Menyeramkan ini dalam diet dapat meningkatkan populasi bacterita baik," kata Rajan.

In certain cases, probiotic supplements may be useful. However, it is better to consult with a health professional before inserting supplements into a routine diet.

In addition to regulating eating, reducing stress, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep also have a positive impact on the overall condition of the gut and health MORobiota.