Skin & Hair
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Foods for SkinThe nutrients behind collagen, clarity, and skin aging, and where to get them.
Acne & DietSugar, dairy, and the diet levers with real evidence for acne.
Collagen & AgingCollagen synthesis, peptides, and the cofactors that make them work.
Hair GrowthIron, biotin, protein: what deficiency does to hair and what helps.
Key nutrients
All nutrient guidesFoods high in Vitamin AVitamin A supports vision, skin, and immune function. It comes preformed from animal foods or as carotenoids that the body converts as needed.
Foods high in Vitamin CVitamin C is an antioxidant that supports collagen formation, immune function, and iron absorption from plant foods.
Foods high in Vitamin EVitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from oxidative stress, which ties into recovery from training and daily wear.
Foods high in ZincZinc supports immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis, and it plays a role in recovery after physical activity.
Foods high in ProlineProline is a major component of collagen, making it important for skin, joint, and connective tissue structure.
Foods high in GlycineGlycine is the simplest amino acid and a key building block of collagen. It also supports sleep quality for some people when taken before bed.
Sugar: foods to watchSugars are the fastest-digesting carbohydrates and cause the quickest rise in blood glucose. Moderating total sugar intake helps keep energy and glucose response steadier through the day.