Intermittent Fasting

What are the benefits of intermittent fasting for skin?

Intermittent fasting effects on the skin:

1. It delays vascular cell senescence 

2. Prevents oxidative stress

3. Stimulates autophagy 

4. Stimulates stem cells (with periodic prolonged fasting)

5. Increases dermal vasculature 

6. Stimulates IGF-1.

There are other things that happen with certain enzymes that get triggered, such as:

• Increasing more elastin 

• Lowering inflammation in the skin 

• There is less glycation 

The best things to consume for the skin—especially for wrinkles:

• Cod liver oil 

• Foods high in vitamin C 

• Vitamin E 



Last updated: Jan 28, 2023 13:37 PM