N-Acetyl-Glucosamine (NAG) is the precursor to skin plumping hyaluronic acid, & is also anti-inflammatory, making it a useful skin anti-aging nutrient. As a bonus it is used by the epithelial cells lining your digestive tract to make a protective mucus barrier that protects your gut from inflammation & reduces leaky gut. Fibroblasts are cells that use NAG to make collagen and connective tissue in your skin, gut and joints as part of an ongoing rejuvenation process which slows as you age. UV radiation damages fibroblasts in the skin & activates enzymes that break down collagen causing ageing and wrinkling of the skin.
A study done by Poznan University of Medical Sciences & published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science in May 2013, showed that fibroblasts cultured with NAG increased synthesis of collagen by 33% and reduced the manufacture of the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 by 22%. Fibroblasts cultured with NAG also demonstrated improved ability to heal an injured layer of cells by 34%. These results are good news for those of us wanting to slow down ageing of our skin, and improve gut health. For help with anti-ageing strategies call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist and kinesiologist Karen Emans on 0408 748 532
A study done by Poznan University of Medical Sciences & published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science in May 2013, showed that fibroblasts cultured with NAG increased synthesis of collagen by 33% and reduced the manufacture of the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 by 22%. Fibroblasts cultured with NAG also demonstrated improved ability to heal an injured layer of cells by 34%. These results are good news for those of us wanting to slow down ageing of our skin, and improve gut health. For help with anti-ageing strategies call Sunshine Coast Nutritionist and kinesiologist Karen Emans on 0408 748 532
