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Understanding Blue Light With Advanced Nutrition Programme
Join Alice Hart-Davis as she discusses the Advanced Nutrition Programme’s Skin Blue Filter supplement with Dr. Christine Hall. Learn how this supplement can help protect your skin against the damaging effects of blue light, especially with increased screen time during lockdown.
Understanding Blue Light
Types of Light: Light is categorized into visible and non-visible light. Visible light includes all colors of the rainbow, while non-visible light includes UV rays, infrared, microwaves, and radio waves.
Blue Light: Known as HEV (high-energy visible) light, it has high energy and short wavelengths, penetrating deeper into the skin than UV rays. Blue light combined with UV light can increase skin damage by 158%.
Sources of Blue Light
Major Source: The majority of blue light exposure (95%) comes from the sun, not devices.
Devices: While screens and office lights contribute to blue light exposure, their impact is lesser compared to sunlight.
Effects of Blue Light on Skin
Oxidative Stress: Blue light causes oxidative stress, damaging various skin cells.
Skin Damage: Leads to pigmentation, lipid layer damage, DNA damage, and breakdown of collagen and elastin, resulting in aging signs like wrinkles.
Benefits of Blue Light
Therapeutic Use: In controlled, low-dose, and targeted applications, blue light can be beneficial, such as treating acne and psoriasis. However, excessive exposure is harmful.
Protecting Skin from Blue Light
Traditional Methods: Covering up, avoiding midday sun, and using topical antioxidants like vitamin C.
SPF Use: Regular application of SPF is essential, although challenging for consistent reapplication.
Introducing Skin Blue Filter Supplement
Ingredients: Contains five potent antioxidants: vitamin E, olive fruit extract (hydroxytyrosol), lutein, and zeaxanthin.
Vitamin E: Filters blue light and stabilizes melanocytes.
Olive Fruit Extract: Anti-inflammatory, reduces collagen loss.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Known for eye health, help in protecting skin.
Effectiveness: Improves skin hydration, smoothness, reduces wrinkles, and redness. Protects skin against future blue light exposure by 60%.
Supplement Benefits and Use
Dosage: One capsule a day with a meal. Noticeable improvements in skin health are seen in 56 days.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides internal protection complementing external skincare routines.
Clinic Use of Supplements
Holistic Approach: Supplements offer internal protection and enhance the effectiveness of external treatments like Botox and fillers.
Conclusion
The Skin Blue Filter supplement by Advanced Nutrition Programme offers a promising solution for protecting skin against blue light. With its potent ingredients and proven benefits, it supports overall skin health from within.
