Preventing stretch marks
Stretch marks are one of the most common beauty problems and difficult to combat. It is therefore best avoided.
Because stretch marks go
Stretch marks come mainly when the skin is stretched to gain weight, either by growth (for girls during development), pregnancy, increases in weight or when the muscles grow as in the case of bodybuilders. Rarely can go also when rapid weight loss and the use of certain medications such as steroids. You can read more in this article: stretch marks
Avoiding stretch marks
Although there is no hundred percent sure way to prevent stretch marks there are several recommendations that reduce the risk of developing them. Special care must be taken during pregnancy and growth periods. These are some recommendations:
1-weight under control
Limit weight gain to no more than 25 to 35 pounds. Nobody wants to get fat but this is another reason to avoid weight gain on all of a sudden. If the skin is stretched progressively less chance of developing stretch marks.
2 – Zinc
Try to eat foods rich in zinc. Among these are protein-rich foods such as nuts, meats, seafood, beans, whole grains, fish and others.
