January 8, 2015
by Luella May
(The Best Years in Life) Age Spots are flat brownish discolorations found on skin throughout the body. They usually occurs in people over the age of 40 and are thought to be the result of free radical damage in skin cells. They were once considered harmless, but current thought is that they betray free radical damage inside the body. Age spots take years to develop and are not likely to go away overnight. However, with time and consistent effort they often can be treated naturally. Though age spots are often called liver spots, they normally have little to do with the liver. Excessive sunlight over a period of many years is the primary cause of age spots. Nutritional deficiencies may also lead to age spots.
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Since excessive sunlight is a major reason for the development of age spots, it is important to limit sun exposure to healthy amounts. This does not mean avoiding the sun, as sunlight is essential for production of natural vitamin D, an absolutely essential hormone for optimum health. A good rule of thumb is to move to shaded areas, put on a cover-up, or go indoors once the skin shows signs of pinkness.
Diet should consist of as many raw fruits and vegetables as possible, and make sure to drink plenty of water to keep the system cleansed. Processed foods, fried foods, junk foods, fast foods, sodas, artificial sweeteners and tobacco should be avoided.
Perhaps the most common nutritional deficiency that can lead to age spots is a deficiency in potassium. There are a great number of potassium rich foods, including apricots, avocados, bananas, dates, figs, kiwi fruit, and cantaloupe and other melons, to name just a few.
A selenium deficiency can be another cause of age spots. Selenium is an essential trace mineral that plays an important role in protecting cells from free radicals.
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