You've probably all noticed that every year it gets hotter and hotter on the planet. Even in cool Europe the glaciers in the Alps are melting, not to mention the southern countries where it is difficult to be in the summer (hello to those in the UAE). 😁) All this is happening because of the well known global warming. I will be Vanga and say that in about 10 years we will be in for a shock in this regard and many territories will not be suitable for comfortable life.... But that's not what this post is about - I wanted to tell you how the sun can harm our bodies. 🧐
After the age of 25, you can find age spots or melanin accumulations on everyone's body. It is the same melanin that makes us darker after sunbathing, but have you ever wondered why there is an excessive accumulation of melanin in some areas of the skin? It's all about the function of this pigment, it's protective, the excess melanin (which is created by melanocyte cells) primarily protects us from DNA damage to the cells in the upper layers of the skin. In part, it acts as a natural sunscreen.
So, with moderate tanning it evenly colors our skin, but with excessive tanning ultraviolet damages the upper layers of the skin, and so much so that the case can go to cancer, but the body is a wise system and buys these processes with local excess of melanin, roughly speaking making a patch at the site of tissue damage. Here come out dark spots on the body, which remain with us for the rest of our lives.
In addition, many dermatologists are simply not aware that melanin binds not only DNA damage from the sun, it also works with toxins, making the same patches in places of localization of tissues damaged by toxin. For example, pigmentation is seen in acne (bacteria release toxins). Pigmentation is also seen in the excess of certain hormones (testosterone, estrogens), i.e. melanin binds excess hormones in the skin (roughly speaking of course).
Unfortunately, there are situations when the wise organism does not tolerate the stupid behavior of the ego of the host and melanoma occurs. It happens because of damage to melanocytes that create melanin pigment. That is, it is the body's defense system that fails. In this case, melanocytes begin to divide ungodly deep into the skin, making a "crusade" through the blood vessels in various organs.... This is a bad case, so I recommend that you constantly check too dark pigment spots with a dermatologist.
What to do about it you ask? Drink the right supplements and avoid excessive sun exposure (no more than a couple hours a day). Yes, now someone will think for sunscreens, but it's all the rubbish from marketers, sometimes harmful (for example, Oxybenzone in the composition). Mutiny in the sense that such creams are convenient to smear on the beach, but how to do it in city conditions when you need to go somewhere on business, no one will ride sticky or in powder on all exposed parts of the body 🙂
Now for the supplements 💊:
Glutathione is a tripeptide that is synthesized in each of our cells to protect the components of the intracellular space from damage by toxins, radiation, viruses, etc. You can find it in capsules, foams, liquids, but it's more of a marketing ploy, because it's only active inside cells and needs to be injected to get into those cells, which not everyone is capable of. 🙂 What's the solution? Drink glutathione precursors so that all your cells synthesize this tripeptide in the right amount. Remember: this is acetylcysteine (effervescent cough tablets ACE) and this is the amino acid glycine.
Next, the second supplement you all know about is vitamin ts. But not everyone knows (doctors especially) that vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid is ineffective. It should be taken in the form of salts, ascorbates. For example, sodium ascorbate. The manufacturer Solgar has a great supplement with sodium ascorbate and calcium. Photo on tg channel.
And the third supplement is pomegranate extract. It contains ellagitannins, substances with proven photo-protective properties. It is best to eat fresh pomegranate together with the above mentioned supplements.
Moreover, if you follow these recommendations, you can protect your body not only from UV damage, but also from other oxidative stress (for example, oxidative stress is always present in athletes or in people who have been ill with viral diseases for a long time).
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