Seafood for Better a Skin

Clams, shrimp, salmon . . . which one can do nice things for your skin? Salmon has the edge.

New research suggests that dining on fish high in omega-3 fatty acids -- such as salmon -- could decrease your odds of developing potentially precancerous skin growths called actinic keratoses.

The Fish Factor

In a 5-year Australian study, people who ate a serving of tuna, salmon, or sardines at least once every 5 days were almost 30 percent less likely to develop the troubling skin spots, compared with people who ate little or no fish. Why? Maybe because these fish are particularly high in omega-3s, fats that seem to help calm inflammation in skin cells. They are also a good source of vitamins D and A, two other nutrients known for either cancer-fighting or age-fighting qualities. Here’s what the latest research says about the wonders of vitamin D in particular.

Care About Keratoses?

Actinic keratoses result from years of sun exposure and may appear to be something as insignificant as a rough or scaly patch of skin that won’t go away. Not all of them turn into cancer, but you should have a dermatologist examine any changes in your skin’s texture or appearance.

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