For the skin to function optimally, it needs the right nutrients. There are vitamins, minerals, proteins and amino acids and more that specifically nourish the skin. These nutrients are also essential for other body systems to function. Research reveals a strong relationship between the body’s health and what the skin reveals. Although we’ve intuitively known this, there is now scientific data to support it.
What you'll learn:
- Understand the effects of inflammation on our bodies
- Understand the gut:skin connection
- Recognize vitamins essential for skin health
- Recognize minerals essential for skin health
- Recognize other nutrients essential for skin health
- Recognize how glycation affects cells
- Value the importance of gathering nutrition and diet information during the client consultation