Food Aging Process Flashcards
Antioxidants obtained from diet like _ May protect us from free radical molecules (vitamin)
C
E
Antioxidants obtained from diet like _ May protect us from free radical molecules (2)
Selenium
Zinc
Collagen production gradually declines after age
20
After 20, number and size of skin cells reduces, making skin
Thinner
_ May support skin cells
Fatty fish
_ May neutralize harm done by free radicals (from fruit and veggies)
Antioxidants
L and L May neutralize harm done by free radicals
Lycopene
Lutein
2-3 _ daily for skin supporting selenium
Brazil nuts
2 2oz servings of almonds for 6 months daily led to
Significantly less severe wrinkles
Daily intake calcium to protect bone health (M/W)
M 1000
W 1200
Along with calcium, consume _ to absorb it
Vitamin D
_ keep skin firm (2)
Collagen
Elastin
Collagen and elastin can keep skin firm but can be damaged by
Glycation
Damage to collagen and elastin accelerated by eating a lot of (2)
High GI food
Sugary food (rapidly converts into sugar in the blood)
Inner layer of skin called
Dermis
Surface layer of skin called
Epidermis
Collagen and elastin are proteins in
Dermis
AGE stands for
Advanced glycogen end products
After glycate, AGE are formed and further link _ reducing elasticity
collagen and elastin
(Free radicals) cross-linked collagen and elastin become stiffer and
Harder to repair
(Free radical) AGEs also form new _ causing more damage
Free radicals
As epidermis becomes thinner
Wrinkles deepen
Elastin weakens and
Degrades
Collagen is less (glycation)
Elastic
