Vitamin-enriched serum therapy provides essential body nutrition. It combats fatigue, improves overall well-being and accelerates recovery after illness or physical exertion.
Kojic acid-infused serums may help lighten dark spots and decrease discoloration, while vitamin C has long been known to reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as protect skin from free radical damage. Also consider products containing niacinamide or glycolic acid for maximum efficacy.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C serums are an indispensable addition to anyone’s skincare regime, providing direct delivery into the skin to smooth fine lines and hydrate while fighting environmental aggressors. Vitamin C serums make an ideal daytime partner to your retinol or exfoliating acid product regimens for maximum benefits!
Vitamin C not only has antioxidant benefits but can also boost immune function by encouraging phagocytosis (the process of killing microorganisms), increasing interferon production and release, inhibiting viral capsid assembly and stimulating production and activity of leukocytes – key players in fighting infection.
Formulators have started including vitamin-C derivatives into their products as an alternative to L-ascorbic acid, which may irritate some skin types, according to Dr. Karan Lal. Vitamin-C derivatives tend to be more stable and less irritating for sensitive complexions; look out for serum hybrids combining L-ascorbic acid with malassezin (another newcomer in hyperpigmentation management) along with hydration-boosting squalane and ceramides for barrier repair.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12, also known by its chemical name cobalamin, is one of the B-complex vitamins, known as cobalamin. It helps the body form red blood cells and maintain nerve health and can be found in foods like meat, fish, dairy products and fortified breakfast cereals, or taken as a supplement. Vitamin B12 is water-soluble nutrient – any excess is excreted through urine; production occurs naturally in the stomach by intrinsic factor; any deficiency may result from surgeries on either stomach or ileum areas, or from taking proton pump inhibitors and H2-blockers which reduce production of stomach acid production – or from taking medications such as proton pump inhibitors and H2-blockers which suppress production of acid production by suppressing production of stomach acid production by inhibiting intrinsic factor production in stomach acid production by intrinsic factor production.
Nori (purple laver), a form of seaweed, is sometimes touted as a natural source of vitamin B12. Unfortunately, studies have demonstrated that nori only contains small amounts of active B12 and should not be used as an alternative source. Furthermore, higher intakes of both vitamins B6 and B12 from foods or supplements have been linked with an increased risk for hip fracture among postmenopausal women.
Magnesium
Magnesium is essential to our bodies for many functions, from maintaining strong bones to helping regulate neurotransmitters (chemical messengers that enable nerve cells to communicate). Research suggests that people consuming diets rich in magnesium may be at a lower risk for osteoporosis.
Magnesium can be found naturally in foods like green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains and fortified breakfast cereals. Magnesium supplements may also be purchased and added to beverages or food products as desired.
Dietary surveys reveal that many Americans ingestion less magnesium than recommended. People taking proton pump inhibitors for chronic acid reflux disease and diuretics may be at greater risk for magnesium deficiency as these drugs interfere with its absorption or increase losses through urine loss. Since magnesium supplements can interact with other medications, it’s wise to check with your healthcare provider first before beginning supplementation regimens.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin that protects cells by neutralizing free radicals. Additionally, it boosts immunity and prevents blood clot formation – all important factors when it comes to blood clot formation and keeping arteries clear of blockages. You can get enough of this important nutrient through foods such as nuts, seeds, whole grains, leafy veggies and vegetable oils or by supplementation.
Studies and trials conducted over time have provided evidence of long-term use of vitamin E supplements being associated with lower cancer risks; however, other research has not confirmed these claims.
Consuming too much vitamin E through supplements could increase your risk of side effects and have detrimental consequences to your health, particularly if you take blood-thinners or cholesterol medicines, have heart disease history, or consume an abundance of Vitamin E through your diet. Overdoing it could even result in deficiency; for best results consult with your healthcare provider regarding an ideal dose.
