What is melanin?
What is melanin? |
Does melanin:
* Melanin is known as the pigment responsible for the color of the skin, hair and eyes in the human body, and it can vary relatively from one person to another, so people with more pigmented skin people have more melanin levels than people with light skin, the pigment melanin is secreted in the human body by cells called Melanocytes and melamine pigment provide the skin with protection from the effect of exposure to ultraviolet rays, and their secretion may increase in people exposed to sun glare for a longer period, for example freckles that appear in some people is an increase in the concentration of melanin pigment in the skin in the form of small spots; Protect the skin from the effects of the sun and its dermatological attacks.
Ways to increase melanin in the body:
* Some people want to increase melanin secretion to protect the skin from the risk of skin cancer, especially for people with fair skin, the following advice can be followed: Antioxidants: Eat food sources that promote secretion. Melanin pigment, and according to some research, it has been proven that sources rich in antioxidants promote the secretion of melanin pigment, in addition to some nutrients such as flavonoids and polyphenols, which are found in some plants, which are considered strong sources of antioxidants, but they are considered a double-edged sword. It is also beneficial to include some foods rich in antioxidants to enhance the secretion of melanin, such as green leafy vegetables, colored, dark chocolate, berries,
* Taking vitamins and minerals also helps stimulate the production of more melanin. Vitamin A: Some studies have shown that vitamin A is one of the important vitamins that support the secretion of melanin, because of its very similar effect in the body as antioxidants, and it is also important for skin health through in general, it can be eaten from foods that contain beta-carotene, such as carrots. Spinach, sweet potato and peas. Some researchers have praised the importance of vitamin A and its importance in the secretion of melanin pigment more than any other vitamin, but there is some information that needs further study to confirm it. Vitamin E: Vitamin E is an important vitamin for healthy skin.
* Since it is an anti-oxidant, it in turn improves the secretion of melanin in the body, and according to some studies it has been found that vitamin E protects the skin from sunlight, so it can be taken. Foods rich in Vitamin E such as grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Vitamin C: Some anecdotal evidence has praised the role of vitamin C in supporting the secretion of melanin levels in the body and protecting the skin in general, although studies are scarce to support the validity of information, because it is possible to eat foods rich in vitamin C or provide the body with vitamin C supplements.
Symptoms of excessive melanin in the body (hyperpigmentation) The lack of melanin pigment leads to the emergence of a number of symptoms, the most important of which are:
* Pigmentation of the skin and a change of color to a darker color, and it may turn lighter when there is a lack of melanin pigment. The appearance of melasma, it may indicate an increase in the secretion of melanin pigment, and the formation of melasma in the form of brown spots, and its appearance spreads on the face, but it does not include pregnancy melasma, which disappears after the end of the pregnancy period and this is eliminated by some topical creams.
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