Article:Higher intakes of Vitamin C and linoleic acid are associated with better skin-ageing appearance, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- The study suggests that higher intakes of vitamin C and linoleic acid, and lower intakes of fats and carbohydrates are associated with better skin in older age, providing further support for the growing number of beauty foods and nutricosmetics.
- In addition, the study suggests that a higher dietary intake of linoleic acid has a beneficial role in reducing the chances of developing senile dryness and skin atrophy.
- In particular, lower intakes of vitamin C in the diet were significantly associated with the prevalence of wrinkled appearance and senile dryness.
U.S. RDA Recommanded Vitamin C Intake
- Men over 18 years: 90 mg
- Women over 18 years: 75 mg
| Food | Serving | Vitamin C (mg) |
| Orange juice | ¾ cup (6 ounces) | 75 |
| Grapefruit juice | ¾ cup (6 ounces) | 60 |
| Orange | 1 medium | 70 |
| Grapefruit | ½ medium | 44 |
| Strawberries | 1 cup, whole | 82 |
| Tomato | 1 medium | 23 |
| Sweet red pepper | ½ cup, raw chopped | 141 |
| Broccoli | ½ cup, cooked | 58 |
| Potato | 1 medium, baked | 26 |
