FOUNTAIN OF LIFE
My mom is in her 70s but has the skin of a 50-year-old – women in my family all drink the same thing & look way younger
They also avoid certain foods
A NUTRIENT-RICH diet has helped a mother in her 70s look up to two decades younger, says her daughter.
She spoke candidly about the foods the women in her family swear by to keep their skin free from imperfections.
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She took to Reddit’s beauty forum to share her mom’s anti-aging hack in response to a post asking for global beauty tips.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Posting under the name , she said the women in Asian culture drink a lot of bone broth soup.
“Maybe there's something to it (or maybe it's just genetics, who knows) but all of the women in my family look way younger and they have really nice skin,” she said.
“My mom who's in her late 70s has the skin of a 50-year-old.”
The Redditor said the women in her family eat a lot of vegetables, fermented foods, and “weird” sea creatures in their soup.
She added that they limit red meat and fish while completely avoiding barbecued foods and anything cooked at a “very high” temperature.
“I think it has something to do with the high heat contributing to internal heat, which can trigger inflammation [that] can show up on the skin (acne, wrinkles, etc),” she said.
“For real, it sounds like horse s**t but goddamn, I look at their skin and I think [thinking emoji] lol.”
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'I'm almost 45 but people think I'm two decades younger... it's all thanks to drinking boiled-up bone juice''
SUPER SOUP
Many people upvoted the post and commented about bone broth being beneficial for skin health.
“Bone broth = collagen,” one person said.
“Collagen AND a great amino acid profile,” another chimed in.
“Bone broth (depending on the meat and how it's prepared [of course]) has lots of vital amino like glycine, glutamine, arginine, proline, tyrosine, and so on.
“Glutamine increases water retention within cells, helping to signal growth and enhances cell regeneration.
“Proline is really beneficial for skin health and crucial for wound healing.
“And healthy skeletal muscle has high concentrations of glutamate.”
Anti-aging tips and 'superstar' products
is a GP and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.
She told The U.S. Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin journey.
She said the fundamental basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages — it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
"Moisturizers are my superstar, even over products containing active ingredients," she said.
“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right kind of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them in, literally stabilizes your skin.
“This in itself quickly can soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as often these are worsened by dehydration.
“It also allows the skin to function as it should.
“It then can heal faster, which, among many things, can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, less flares of dermatitis and rosacea, and shorter-lived, milder breakouts.”
Dr. Moore's skincare staples:
- Hydrate and Hydrate Lux moisturizer, $78
- Adequate sleep
- Balanced diet
- Reducing stress
According to , bone broth is made by cooking bones such as oxtail, knuckles, and feet with the connective tissue of animals.
The bones are left to simmer in a large pot of water and vegetables for up to 24 hours before serving.
Animal bones can strengthen your own bones as they contain calcium, magnesium, and vitamins.
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The nutrient-rich broth also contains amino acids and essential fatty acids.
Research into the benefits of consuming bone broth is limited; however, it is believed to reduce inflammation and improve joint health, and digestion.
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