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Foods for Skin
The nutrients behind collagen, clarity, and skin aging, and where to get them.
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Key nutrient guides
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 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 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.