Melanin is a pigment of the human or animal body, painted in black or brown, designed to be responsible for the color of the skin, hair, eyes, feathers and wool, as well as to give the skin a tan under the influence of ultraviolet or sunlight. So, let’s look at which foods contain this pigment and whether melanin is good for tablets.
What foods contain melanin?
Dietitians note that the pigment itself is not contained in any product, but there is a certain group of them that contributes to its production in the body. Since melanin is released only under the influence of chemical compounds that contain tryptophan and tyrosinic acids, it is necessary to increase the intake of foods containing amino acids (meat, fish, liver, nuts, especially almonds, legumes, rice, bananas) in the diet. Some foods contain these two acids at once - millet, oysters, sesame. It is also worth emphasizing that the activity of melanin production also depends on the consumption of vitamins A, C, B 10 and E, as well as beta-carotene. And they, in turn, will restrain themselves in carrots, pumpkins, apricots, peaches, soy and wheat.
In addition to products aimed at stimulating the production of melanin, there are also those that interfere with its production. As a rule, this is all fried and salted fish, meat, coffee, chocolate, alcohol.
It is worthwhile to warn against excessive intake of vitamin C, since its large amount protects the skin from the penetration of ultraviolet radiation into its deeper layers and, therefore, getting a tan.
Myth or reality: tablet melanin
In the event that melanin is released too much or little, various diseases occur. To avoid this, doctors have been developing drugs for several years that stimulate the release of pigment without directly affecting the body with
ultraviolet rays. The latest innovation in this area is tablet melanin. The components contained in their composition affect the production of pigment and, as a result, giving the skin a tan, due to which it becomes a protective screen from
burning in the sun and the growth of
cancer cells. In addition to medicines, melanin in tablets is widely used in cosmetology, and its action is aimed at protecting hair and preserving youthful skin. But nevertheless, despite the high efficiency, the so-called "tanning tablets" are not very common, because they are of high cost, and you need to take them in large quantities to achieve the desired effect.
In conclusion...
Thus, in order to preserve the health of hair and skin, as well as get a healthy, safe tan, you need to remember that melanin in foods rich in tyrosine and tryptophan will bring particular benefits. In addition, you can take advantage of the latest developments in the field of medicine and cosmetology and purchase "ready-made melanin" in the form of tablets in which it is created on the basis of natural elements and will not bring significant harm to the body, of course, if taken correctly.