Stretch marks and scarsOils are wonderful to help prevent or reduce stretch marks and scars but if you are deficient of certain nutrients they won’t seem to make a difference. A B complex vitamin that supplies folic acid and B12 along with 500mg of vitamin C and 30mg of zinc taken every day ensures the collagen of the skin becomes more flexible and can heal a lot faster.
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by Naturopath Lani Lopez

Stretch marks and scars
Oils are wonderful to help prevent or reduce stretch marks...
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What is Resveratrol?

Resveratrol is an exciting natural compound found in red wine, red grape skin, Japanese Knotweed, peanuts and some berries. [1] Resveratrol is the subject of extensive research into numerous health benefits, involving heart, brain, prostate, breast health and muscle and joint mobility. Additionally many scientists believe it to be responsible for the 'French Paradox' [1]: the French have low rates of heart disease compared to many other countries. This is despite the fact that they have many risk factors, including a high fat diet, smoking and drink a significant amount coffee. All are known contributrs to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks-the leading cause of death in New Zealand. [2] It is theorised that this benefit is caused by the consumption of moderate amounts of red wine-a pastime enjoyed by many French people. Red wine is a source of Resveratrol.