{"id":13824,"date":"2026-04-30T16:56:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/?post_type=reason&p=13824"},"modified":"2026-05-08T13:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:27:07","slug":"amino-acids","status":"publish","type":"reason","link":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/blog\/amino-acids\/","title":{"rendered":"Amino Acids Against Aging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How protein deficiency affects the skin \u2014 and what you can do about it<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Skin condition depends not only on skincare, but also on overall lifestyle. Smoking, stress, pollution, and UV exposure all increase oxidative stress and accelerate the aging process. However, nutrition plays an equally important role: it largely determines how firm and resilient the skin remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the skin lacks \u201cbuilding materials\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. When present in sufficient amounts, they help maintain skin density, smoothness, and its ability to regenerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reality, however, a perfectly balanced diet is more the exception than the rule. Even with adequate caloric intake, the body may lack sufficient protein and essential amino acids. As a result, the synthesis of key structural components is disrupted, and the skin gradually loses tone, becoming thinner and more vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why deficiency is more common than it seems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amino acid deficiency can occur not only with strict dietary restrictions, but also with an unbalanced diet. This is especially relevant for those following restrictive diets or eliminating certain food groups without proper nutritional planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a biochemical level, the body begins to conserve resources: renewal processes slow down, collagen synthesis decreases, and this becomes one of the underlying causes of early signs of aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For proper skin recovery, a full spectrum of amino acids is required \u2014 including glycine, proline, lysine, arginine, and others. Only when they are present in sufficient amounts can the skin maintain its barrier function, hydration levels, and natural defense mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to restore the balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Correcting amino acid deficiency through diet alone can be challenging \u2014 especially when a targeted and fast-acting effect on the skin is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In aesthetic medicine, injectable treatments are used to deliver amino acids directly into the dermis. This approach not only compensates for the deficiency but also stimulates regeneration processes: activating fibroblasts, enhancing collagen synthesis, and improving overall skin quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A long-lasting solution<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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At Medest Clinic, the RRS\u00ae HA Long Lasting<\/a><\/strong> procedure is available \u2014 a treatment designed to work deeply on skin quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining amino acids with long-acting active components, it helps slow down the aging process, improve skin density and elasticity, and support natural regenerative functions. The formulation, based on cross-linked hyaluronic acid and amino acids, provides an immediate lifting effect along with prolonged biorevitalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to its unique technology, active ingredients are released gradually, minimizing the risk of side effects. After the procedure, the skin appears more hydrated, firm, and radiant, with results continuing to improve over the following days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The treatment has a high safety profile and is suitable for addressing a wide range of skin concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Marina Eduardovna, cosmetologist at Medest Clinic:<\/strong>
<\/strong>\u201cThe Long Lasting procedure is not about a quick visual effect, but about restoring skin quality from within. Thanks to its prolonged action, we don\u2019t just give the skin a temporary boost \u2014 we support regeneration processes over time. As a result, the skin becomes denser, more elastic, and more resilient to external factors \u2014 and the outcome looks natural.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your appointment at Medest today \u2014 and start working on your skin quality at a deeper level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13819,"template":"","service_cat":[],"reason_cat":[],"class_list":["post-13824","reason","type-reason","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/13824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/reason"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/13824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13830,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason\/13824\/revisions\/13830"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_cat?post=13824"},{"taxonomy":"reason_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.medest.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reason_cat?post=13824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}