Nutrition and Skin Tanning

There are specific nutrients required to make melanin. Lacking them could lead to difficulty tanning. I had a period in my life when I lost the ability to tan, that I attributed to a poor diet. Once I added the nutrients I needed, I could tan again. This post covers the key ingredients needed to produce melanin, the pigment that causes us to look darker.

Diet, General HealthScott Solomons, DDSDecember 4, 2023Food Pyramid, Suntan, Tan, Tanning, Melanin, UV, Tyrosine, COpper, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Retinol, B Vitamins, Zinc, Iron, Omega-3, Hydration, Skin HydrationComment

The Five Most Common Micronutrient Deficiencies and How to Avoid Them

Micronutrients are the smaller building blocks, such as minerals and vitamins, we need to sustain life and have optimal function. Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) are quite common worldwide. Iron, iodine, folate, vitamin A, and zinc deficiencies are the most common MNDs. They are responsible for perinatal complications, poor growth in children, and increased mortality and morbidity. 1 They can be just as devastating to adults. This post will describe the deficiencies, their symptoms, and how to correct them.