Diet or skincare – which matters more for ageing skin?

Can skincare products really turn back the years or is diet more important? Liz explains why what goes in is as important as what goes on, and shares the key ingredients that really make a difference.

Plus: supporting muscles and bones without weightlifting, natural remedies for menstrual migraines, the benefits of progesterone and can you take too many supplements?

In this episode:

· How you can support muscles and bones if you don’t like lifting weights

· Natural ways to soothe painful menstrual migraines

· The physical and cognitive benefits of progesterone

· Which skincare ingredients really make a difference?

· Is it possible to take too many supplements (and where to start)

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Electrolytes

· Protein supplement with peptides

· Omega-3

· Collagen

· Vitamin C and skincare article [ES1]

· Sleep and relaxation resources

· HRT

· Dr Louise Newson

· Pre-order Louise Newson’s book, The Power of Hormones

· Glutathione

· Vitamin D

· SISTERLY The Elevator supplement

· Liz Earle Masterclass: The ABCs of Midlife Nutrition

· NHS guidance on vitamins and minerals

· National Institutes of Health vitamins and minerals fact sheets

· Article on rucking, the low-impact exercise

· Podcast with Caroline Idiens on building stronger muscles and bones at home

· Magnesium

· Podcast with Louise Newson and her daughter on hormones and migraines

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Preorder Liz’s new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

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