{"id":8163,"date":"2023-10-15T16:09:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T09:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8163"},"modified":"2023-10-15T16:09:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T09:09:53","slug":"how-protein-can-support-skin-health-aging-how-much-to-consume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8163","title":{"rendered":"How Protein Can Support Skin Health &#038; Aging + How Much To Consume"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_fill,w_700,h_400,g_auto,q_85,fl_lossy,f_jpg\/org\/4xghubjvok5h6jtrz.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div end=\"false\">\n<p>Protein conversations typically revolve around muscle mass\u2014but the ways in which protein is used in the body are vast and varied. \u201cProtein plays a role in building bones, muscles, cartilage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-research-says-about-protein-about-skin-health\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-research-says-about-protein-about-skin-health\" rel=\"noopener\">skin<\/a>, and virtually every body part and tissue,\u201d says registered dietitian nutritionist <a href=\"https:\/\/alexlarsonnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/alexlarsonnutrition.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alex Larson, MS, RDN<\/a> about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/how-to-eat-more-protein\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/how-to-eat-more-protein\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits of protein<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The skin, hair, and the nails are actually made up of several proteins, including keratin, collagen, and elastin. Keratin, collagen, and elastin are made up of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/essential-amino-acids-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/essential-amino-acids-benefits\" rel=\"noopener\">amino acids<\/a> (they\u2019re commonly called the building blocks of protein). Where does our body get these amino acids, which then become keratin, collagen, and elastin? Consuming protein, be that from a plant or animal source.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA sufficient amount of protein as part of a healthy diet is essential to support the body&#8217;s ability to synthesize proteins of all types, including those in the skin,&#8221; board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drhadleyking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.drhadleyking.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hadley King, M.D.<\/a>, told mbg about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/protein-for-crepey-skin-8-foods-to-eat-for-firm-skin\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/protein-for-crepey-skin-8-foods-to-eat-for-firm-skin\" rel=\"noopener\">protein and the skin<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Essentially: By fueling the body with an adequate amount of high-quality protein, it can use the protein\u2019s amino acids to build keratin, collagen, and elastin.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, hair growth is highly dependent on getting enough amino acids to make keratin, explains board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/authors\/neera-nathan-md-mshs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/authors\/neera-nathan-md-mshs\" rel=\"noopener\">Neera Nathan, M.D<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know in medicine from observation of people who have inherited disorders of vitamin metabolism deficiency or severe malnutrition that hair growth absolutely depends on basic nutrients and overall internal health. No questions there. So crash diets, restrictive diets, or diets completely void of protein can cause hair loss,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen your body goes into panic mode and is trying to conserve resources, your hair will be among the first to suffer because it\u2019s not an essential function. Those resources are going to be routed elsewhere.One of the most important things you can do is get enough protein because it\u2019s needed to make hair. Our hair is primarily keratin, which is protein. It\u2019s that simple.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Aging concerns may also be tied back to lack of protein in the diet.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have [someone in my life] who I\u2019ve had some conversations with about her eating because I feel she\u2019s not getting enough protein. She came to me the other day and said, \u2018I\u2019m getting a wrinkle here.\u2019 I told her, you\u2019re aging because you\u2019re not getting enough of the collagen you need,\u201d says board-certified integrative medicine physician <a href=\"https:\/\/doctortaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/doctortaz.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Taz Bhatia, M.D.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While there isn\u2019t a lot of human-focused research on the subject (just given the complexities of those studies and ethical implications), animal studies have shown that diets low on protein are linked to collagen decline as well as skin barrier damage. One study found that following a protein-free diet for eight days caused a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11866093\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11866093\/\" rel=\"noopener\">dramatic decrease<\/a> in both types I and III collagen\u201d in rats. Another showed that protein-lacking diets triggered atopic dermatitis and skin barrier issues in upwards of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/protein-linked-atopic-dermatitis\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/protein-linked-atopic-dermatitis\" rel=\"noopener\">89% of rat subjects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/natural-remedies-for-brittle-nails\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/natural-remedies-for-brittle-nails\" rel=\"noopener\">Brittle, breakable nails<\/a> have also been connected to protein concerns. &#8220;Nails are made of mainly hardened proteins,&#8221; says Amy Lin, the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/dearsundays.com\/?utm_source=narrativ\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/dearsundays.com\/?utm_source=narrativ\" rel=\"noopener\">sundays<\/a>\u2014a nail care salon focused on wellness. &#8220;When we&#8217;re low in protein, calcium, or other vitamins, that can sometimes show up on your fingernails&#8221;\u2014be it as ridges, discoloration, or overall brittleness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protein conversations typically revolve around muscle mass\u2014but the ways in which protein is used in the body are vast and varied. \u201cProtein plays a role in building bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and virtually every body part and tissue,\u201d says registered dietitian nutritionist Alex Larson, MS, RDN about the benefits of protein.\u00a0 The skin, hair, and &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[56,63,51],"class_list":["post-8163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-collagen","tag-healthy-aging","tag-skin-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8163"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8163\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}