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OysterMax® and Skin Conditions
Zinc helps the skin maintain its collagen supply.
Zinc is required for collagen production, elastin synthesis and DNA repair.
Zinc is required for DNA duplication, which is required to produce new cells. Zinc is also required by certain proteins that remove damaged or mutated cells.
OysterMax also contains useful quantities of Copper.
Copper is required also to stiumulate the production of elastin and collagen.
Copper helps thicken the dermis, increases vascularity and oxygenation, and is necessary for SOD production.
This in turn can lead to a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles and the signs of aging.
OysterMax® contains all the building blocks for Superoxide Dismutase.
Levels of this antioxidant start to decrease after age 40.
In the absence of SOD, the Superoxide free radical can convert to the hydroxyl free radical.
The hydroxyl free radical is the most damaging of all the free radicals.
SOD prevents this transformation by destroying the Superoxide free radicals as they form.
Damage caused by these free radicals in the mitochondria causes a gradual deterioration of the whole cell and visible effects in the skin.
SOD prevents these free radicals from causing oxidative damage in the skin and premature aging.
By helping to increase levels zinc and SOD, Oystermax® can help relieve many of the symptoms below.
One of the main mechanisms responsible for fibrosis after tissue injuries is the release of free radicals such as Superoxide and hydroxyl.
SOD destroys these free radicals before they can cause damage to connective tissues, cell organelles and vascular networks.
There is evidence that increased SOD levels can help reduce long-term radiation induced fibrosis.
(Cu) Probably caused by a copper excess induced by Zinc deficiency (Copper accumulates in the body in the absence of Zinc)
(B6) Probably caused by a Vitamin B6 deficiency induced by Zinc deficiency (Zinc is required for the activation of Vitamin B6)
(A) Probably caused by a Vitamin A deficiency induced by Zinc deficiency (Zinc is necessary to release Vitamin A from the liver where it is stored)
(Cd) Probably caused by a cadmium excess induced by Zinc deficiency (Cadmium accumulates in the body in the absence of Zinc)
Symptoms of Zinc deficiency.
Fingernails
White spots on nails (Leukonychia), Slow nail growth & Brittle nails caused by lack of vitamin A. Zinc is required to release Vitamin A from the liver.
Hair Scalp
Slow hair growth, brittle hair that breaks or splits easily & lacklustre hair caused by lack of vitamin A.
Alopecia or Male pattern baldness can be caused by lack of vitamin B6 (zinc is required to activate B6) & also by excess of copper. Copper accumulates in the absence of zinc.
Skin
Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis & acne conditions can all benefit from zinc supplementation. Other skin conditions such as dry, itchy skin, oily skin, ulcers, slow wound healing and stretch marks or striae can benefit also. Reduction in the brown melanin spots on skin of face and back of hands may also be reduced.
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