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People who smoke often have deficiencies in many nutrients, including zinc, calcium, folate, vitamins C and E, beta carotene, lycopene and essential fatty acids in the families of omega-3 and omega-6.

There are many possible causes for this deficiency, including free radicals in cigarette smoke that destroy natural antioxidants, however, for some nutrients the most important single cause could be poor diet rather than the very act of smoking ( smokers have, on average, less balanced diets than nonsmokers.)

Some of the negative effects is the decrease in the levels of vitamin C in about 25% in people who smoke fewer than 20 cigarettes and 40% in those smoking 40 cigarettes a day or more. This decrease causes an increase in free radicals causing cellular aging body.

In addition, some evidence suggests that folate supplements or vitamin C could improve arterial function in smokers, thereby potentially helping to prevent heart disease. (more…)

Fatty foods

They provide essential nutrients to maintain a well structured and smooth skin.

Where are you?

* Monounsaturated fatty acids: in olive oil and avocado.
* Polyunsaturated fatty acids: in seed oils, nuts and fish oil (especially blue).
* Vitamin E: vegetable oils and nuts, wheat germ, in the evening primrose oil or evening primrose, the germ of cereals and grains, and in some green leafy vegetables. Vitamin E, antioxidant, neutralizes the harmful action of free radicals increases in summer due to sunlight and are a cause of so-called “age spots.”

Fruits and vegetables