GSH is important in all cells, particularly so in our livers. We are exposed to different toxins every day—for example, the average Ameri­can is exposed to fourteen pounds of food additives each year, many of which are toxic, and when these toxins enter our bodies, our livers activate the cytochrome P-450 enzymes. These enzymes then convert the toxic compounds to less toxic substances that can be excreted out of the body (this process is called the “phase-I” liver reaction).

Phase-I liver reactions also create large amounts of free radicals; therefore, in what is known as the phase-II reactions in the liver, GSH and other antioxidants neutralize them. If you have a lot of oxidative stress (due to excess exposure to environmental toxins, or if you are a smoker or drink alcohol excessively), your phase-I liver enzymes are working overtime. And if your phase-I enzymes are working hard, your phase-II reactions had better be up to the task (which means having lots of GSH around), or the result may eventually be liver damage due to excess generation of free radicals.

GSH is probably even working on toxic substances in your diet before they reach your liver. That is because in mammals it seems to be present in the cells that line the intestine, which are the first line of de­fense against toxic compounds being absorbed into the body. More importantly, these cells seem to be able to take up GSH and use it to protect against toxins entering the blood. This was clearly shown in a study in which these special intestinal epithelial cells were isolated from rats and GSH was added to the medium; when GSH was added twenty minutes before a highly toxic, oxidizing compound was introduced, the intestinal cells were protected against the damaging effects of the toxin. If these cells do become damaged, toxic substances in your diet can be absorbed and enter your bloodstream. Some physicians call this the “leaky-gut syndrome,” which plays a role in the onset of many chronic illnesses, such as Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Cherry
Since ancient times, cheery has been used widely in cosmetology. Cherry juice can help in maintaining our tender skin especially the facial part.  It is widely used in skin whitening products, especially for Asian. It is also a good idea to include cherry in your diet, for its great health benefits. Not only richly contain Vitamin C, cherry’s iron contain is about 20 times more than Apple ! Further, it is also high in Vitamin A which play important part in anti-aging, and bring younger feels to our skin.

Researches also suggest that cherries could have positive affects in inflammation related to some illness such as heart disease and arthritis. It may even help in maintaining muscle strength for those suffering from chronic pain disorder ( or ‘fibromyalgia‘ ).

Pomegranate
In fact, pomegranate is proven to have strong anti-oxidant function. It has been discovered to be able to protect skin’s cell from environmental pollution, shielding from the UV beam harm. Further, it also nurture skin cells, slowing down the aging process.

Some researches shows that the  indicated pomegranate is even better in antioxidant capacity as compared to red wine and the green tea. In laboratory studies, researchers found that pomegranate juice is able to slow down cholesterol oxidation by almost half ! This is indeed a wonderful fruit !

On top of these, Pomegranate juice is also known to have anti-inflammatory effects. Couples with its high levels of anti-oxidants capacity, pomegranate are thus believed to be able to protect our body from damages caused by harmful free radicals in the environments.

Carrot
To some people, carrot is viewed as “skin food” ! As the name suggest, carrot could moisture our skin. While some likes to eat it raw, carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium. It also contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamine, folic acid, and magnesium.

Rich in pectin substance, it works with mercury in our body to discharge harmful substances ingredient to discharge, helping to maintain healthy skin and body.  Further, with its Vitamin B1, B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Glutathione, Potassium, Calcium, both Alpha and Beta Carotene, carrot also helps in anti-oxidant and skin nourishing functionality.

Apricot
Having good nourishing effect for our skin, apricot also contain rich minerals and other useful substances such as fiber, Vitamin C , iron, zinc, the Vitamin B group, Calcium, Potassium and so on.

Not only that, with its low contain in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium, apricot makes it suitable for those who are concerned in weight control while maintaining optimum health level.

Olive
As early as in the ancient Greece time, olive tree is the symbol of life and health. Beside being consumed as edible and healthy food, it is well known to be having prominent cosmetology results. t.  From the fruit itself, to its leaf, the whole olive tree could actually be refined into skin care essences. Olive essence is helpful in resisting pollution to skin cells, protecting skin from the harmful ultraviolet ray, and acting as anti-oxidant agent .

It is already known that those most common reasons we deteriorate into wrinkles, age spots, eye bags, getting flabby, illness and so on, are still coming down to genetics, environmental factors, disease, and the aging process itself. So, what are the odds that any human being on earth being able to defy the aging process ? Well, nobody does ( for now for sure ! ). But we can do something about it ! But all is not lost, those smart scientists also discover that there are some possibilities to influence or maybe slowing down the aging process, by having the correct vitamins and minerals mix.

The affecting cause that aging process seems possibly been ignited by lifelong damaging of our body cells on many stages. The damages are caused by those harmful molecules, which called as ‘free radical’ by scientists. Apart from external environmental factors ( such as smoking ), these nasty free radical are also being produced by our own body, during the metabolism process that convert carbohydrates and fat into energy that are required to power our body cells. Thus, there is totally no way to avoid it.

Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants

Although our body does produce antioxidants to neutralize those free radical that causes damages to our cell, our body does not produce just enough to handle them. So, how much do you actually need ? That’s depending on what it takes to strike a balance between it. Unfortunately, so far scientists has yet to come to know of the ideal balance for it. Thus, the best bet we can do right now is to consume a variety of antioxidants foods.

Meanwhile, we do have another option in boosting our natural antioxidants with those of synthetic antioxidants -> Supplements !

Does that means that we could actually slow down or even prevent aging ? Well, nobody knows for sure right now. But laboratory studies do shows that antioxidants supplements seem to be able to reduce damages caused by free radical. Consuming more nutritious diet as we age is important in helping us reduce the risk of disease that accelerate aging process.

The exact amount of vitamins and minerals that required to slow down aging process is really still unknown. However, taking good source of Vitamin C ,  Vitamin E , Multivitamin , and Minerals are our best bet to fight aging process while awaiting our smart scientists to discover the right formula.

Though the majority of age spots are just harmless blemishes, there are still potential of getting into early stage of skin cancer . That said, if you do notice any of the spot enlarge, getting thickens, change in color, bleeds, feeling itchy and so on, it is strongly advisable to consult doctor.

Protection with Vitamin C

Although there is no magical ingredient that could just fade those annoying age spots, there are few that can help in boosting up your skin healthy level. For one, Vitamin C is one of the most well-known sunblock vitamin. In general, Vitamin C is important in keeping the skin younger and vibrant. A daily intake of Vitamin C of about 300~500 mg ( milligrams ) would certainly help in maintaining skin youthfulness.

Under sun exposure, free radical are natural occurring unstable molecules that could harm your skin. For some serious situation, it cold even cause significant damages. Vitamin C, being one of Antioxidants, could help in neutralizing those harmful free radicals. Further, since Vitamin C could prevent those skin damages from sun exposures, it is also believe that it could help to reduce wrinkle and age spots.

Sources of Vitamin C
Fresh vegetables and fruits, such as broccoli, cabbage, pineapples, cauliflower, lemon, citrus fruits, collard greens, strawberries, green and red peppers, brussel sprouts.

Prevention with Vitamin E

Another common antioxidant – Vitamin E , also helps in preventing sun damages that bring age spots. Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that protects your cell membranes against those harmful free radicals. Researches shows that the natural Vitamin E oil , if applied before sun exposure, does helps in preventing inflammations and skin damages.

Such Vitamin E oil can be easily bought over the counter in your local drug store, example, Vitamin E fortified creams. It is also shown that if oil or creams that contains at least 5% of Vitamin E, it could be effective in reducing post sun damages.

Healthy dietary sources of Vitamin E

Spinach, corn, avocados, wheat germ, eggs, soybeans, nuts, polyunsaturated vegetable oil, and of course the sunflower seeds. A daily intake of 400IU of Vitamin E is recommended by most.

Recommendations

Oral Intakes :-

• Vitamin C  ( 300~500 milligrams daily )  ;
• Vitamin E  ( 400 IU daily – d-alpha-tocopherol )

External Application :-

• Vitamin C  ( 10% ~ 17% in lotion , depending on skin type)  ;
• Vitamin E  ( at least 5% in cream or oil, to apply after exposure under sun )